Math Problem Statement

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How to solve part (b) of the given graph-based problem, where we need to find x so that f(x) = -3.

Solution

To solve part (b) of this problem, we need to find the values of xx for which f(x)=3f(x) = -3 using the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x).

Solution Steps:

  1. Identify the Horizontal Line: Draw or mentally locate a horizontal line on the graph at y=3y = -3.

  2. Find Points of Intersection: Look for the points where this horizontal line y=3y = -3 intersects the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x). Each intersection corresponds to an xx-value where f(x)=3f(x) = -3.

  3. Read the xx-Coordinates: For each intersection point, read the xx-coordinate. In this case, based on the graph:

    • The first intersection at y=3y = -3 occurs around x=1x = -1.
    • The second intersection occurs around x=1x = 1.
    • The third intersection occurs around x=5x = 5.

Therefore, the values of xx that satisfy f(x)=3f(x) = -3 are x=1x = -1, x=1x = 1, and x=5x = 5.

Final Answer:

x=1,  x=1,  x=5x = -1, \; x = 1, \; x = 5

Let me know if you would like further clarification on this solution or the graph analysis!


Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. How would you find the xx-values for a different yy-value, such as f(x)=2f(x) = 2?
  2. What would f(x)f(x) be for values of xx that lie between the intersection points?
  3. If the function were transformed, such as y=f(x)+2y = f(x) + 2, how would the solutions for f(x)=3f(x) = -3 change?
  4. How can you determine whether the function f(x)f(x) is increasing or decreasing at certain intervals?
  5. What does each intersection of the graph with a horizontal line indicate in terms of the function's behavior?

Tip: When analyzing a function graph, always focus on how horizontal lines intersect the curve to identify values satisfying f(x)=cf(x) = c.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graph Analysis
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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Theorems

Intersection of a Horizontal Line with a Function Graph

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10