Math Problem Statement

ماشین مقابل مربوط به تابع f است. حاصل f(2) + f(-2) کدام است؟

Solution

The image contains a mathematical problem in Persian. It presents a function machine where the function f(x+2)=x+12f(x+2) = \frac{x+1}{2} is defined. The question asks to calculate the value of f(2)+f(2)f(2) + f(-2), and the possible answers are given: 0, -1, 1, -2, 3, 4.

Let's solve it step by step:

1. Calculate f(2)f(2):

The function given is f(x+2)=x+12f(x+2) = \frac{x+1}{2}. To calculate f(2)f(2), we need to figure out for which xx, x+2=2x+2 = 2.

  • Solve: x+2=2x+2 = 2x=0x = 0.

Now, substitute x=0x = 0 into the function:

f(2)=f(x+2)=0+12=12f(2) = f(x+2) = \frac{0+1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}

2. Calculate f(2)f(-2):

For f(2)f(-2), solve x+2=2x+2 = -2:

  • Solve: x+2=2x+2 = -2x=4x = -4.

Now, substitute x=4x = -4 into the function:

f(2)=f(x+2)=4+12=32f(-2) = f(x+2) = \frac{-4+1}{2} = \frac{-3}{2}

3. Sum f(2)+f(2)f(2) + f(-2):

Now, add the two results together:

f(2)+f(2)=12+32=22=1f(2) + f(-2) = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{-3}{2} = \frac{-2}{2} = -1

Final Answer:

The correct answer is 1-1, which corresponds to option 2 in the image.


Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the general process to solve functional equations like this?
  2. How does shifting the argument of a function affect its calculation?
  3. Could this function be defined differently for non-integer values of xx?
  4. How would the solution change if the function were modified?
  5. How can you graphically interpret the function transformation?

Tip: Always isolate the variable first when solving equations involving shifted arguments.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Substitution
Arithmetic

Formulas

f(x+2) = (x+1)/2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10