Math Problem Statement

Given :f(x)=x2+5x+6 and h(x)=x+2 find the following (h-f)(x)

Solution

To find (hf)(x)(h - f)(x), we need to subtract f(x)f(x) from h(x)h(x).

Given functions: f(x)=x2+5x+6f(x) = x^2 + 5x + 6 h(x)=x+2h(x) = x + 2

Now, calculate (hf)(x)(h - f)(x): (hf)(x)=h(x)f(x)(h - f)(x) = h(x) - f(x)

Substituting the values of h(x)h(x) and f(x)f(x): (hf)(x)=(x+2)(x2+5x+6)(h - f)(x) = (x + 2) - (x^2 + 5x + 6)

Simplify by distributing the negative sign: (hf)(x)=x+2x25x6(h - f)(x) = x + 2 - x^2 - 5x - 6

Combine like terms: (hf)(x)=x24x4(h - f)(x) = -x^2 - 4x - 4

So, (hf)(x)=x24x4(h - f)(x) = -x^2 - 4x - 4.

Would you like to see details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find (f+h)(x)(f + h)(x) for the given functions?
  2. What is (f×h)(x)(f \times h)(x)?
  3. Can you find the domain of the function (hf)(x)(h - f)(x)?
  4. How do you find (h÷f)(x)(h \div f)(x) and simplify it?
  5. What are the roots of (hf)(x)=0(h - f)(x) = 0?

Tip: When combining functions, carefully distribute any negative signs and combine like terms correctly to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Subtraction
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

(h - f)(x) = h(x) - f(x)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10