Math Problem Statement
Given that g(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 7, find g(0), g(-2), g(3), g(-x), and g(1 - t).
Solution
We are given the function g(x)=3x2−2x+7, and we are asked to find the values of g(x) for different inputs.
Let's solve each part step by step:
a) g(0)
Substitute x=0 into the function:
g(0)=3(0)2−2(0)+7=0−0+7=7
b) g(−2)
Substitute x=−2 into the function:
g(−2)=3(−2)2−2(−2)+7=3(4)+4+7=12+4+7=23
c) g(3)
Substitute x=3 into the function:
g(3)=3(3)2−2(3)+7=3(9)−6+7=27−6+7=28
d) g(−x)
Substitute x=−x into the function:
g(−x)=3(−x)2−2(−x)+7=3x2+2x+7
e) g(1−t)
Substitute x=1−t into the function:
g(1−t)=3(1−t)2−2(1−t)+7
First, expand (1−t)2:
(1−t)2=1−2t+t2
Now substitute:
g(1−t)=3(1−2t+t2)−2(1−t)+7
Distribute:
g(1−t)=3(1)−3(2t)+3(t2)−2(1)+2t+7
Simplify:
g(1−t)=3−6t+3t2−2+2t+7=3t2−4t+8
Final answers:
- a) g(0)=7
- b) g(−2)=23
- c) g(3)=28
- d) g(−x)=3x2+2x+7
- e) g(1−t)=3t2−4t+8
Let me know if you'd like further details or have any questions!
Here are some related questions:
- What is the general formula for finding the vertex of a quadratic function?
- How would you compute the derivative of g(x)=3x2−2x+7?
- Can the function g(x) have any real roots? How would you determine that?
- How would the graph of g(x)=3x2−2x+7 look like?
- What is the value of g(5)?
Tip: When expanding squared binomials like (1−t)2, remember to apply the formula (a−b)2=a2−2ab+b2.