Math Problem Statement

Given: f(x) = x^3 + 2x - 3 and g(x) = 3x - 2, find 3g(0) - f(-1).

Solution

We are given two functions:

  • f(x)=x3+2x3f(x) = x^3 + 2x - 3
  • g(x)=3x2g(x) = 3x - 2

We need to find the value of 3g(0)f(1)3g(0) - f(-1).

Step 1: Calculate g(0)g(0)

Using the function g(x)=3x2g(x) = 3x - 2, substitute x=0x = 0: g(0)=3(0)2=2g(0) = 3(0) - 2 = -2 Now, multiply by 3: 3g(0)=3(2)=63g(0) = 3(-2) = -6

Step 2: Calculate f(1)f(-1)

Using the function f(x)=x3+2x3f(x) = x^3 + 2x - 3, substitute x=1x = -1: f(1)=(1)3+2(1)3=123=6f(-1) = (-1)^3 + 2(-1) - 3 = -1 - 2 - 3 = -6

Step 3: Find 3g(0)f(1)3g(0) - f(-1)

Now, substitute the values: 3g(0)f(1)=6(6)=6+6=03g(0) - f(-1) = -6 - (-6) = -6 + 6 = 0

Thus, the answer is: 0\boxed{0}

Would you like further details on any step? Here are some related questions you can explore:

  1. What is the derivative of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?
  2. How do you find the inverse of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?
  3. What would be f(1)+g(1)f(1) + g(1)?
  4. How would this process change if the functions were more complex, such as involving trigonometric terms?
  5. What happens when you apply limits to these functions as xx \to \infty?

Tip: Always substitute carefully when working with negative values to avoid sign errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Substitution

Formulas

f(x) = x^3 + 2x - 3
g(x) = 3x - 2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10