Task 2

Overview:
Dear writer, you are to provide STEP BY STEP solutions for the following problems:
1. Use f(x) = 2x^2 - x – 3 and g(x) = 2x - 6 for following combinations
A. (f + g)(x)
Solution:
( f + g)( x) can also be written as f ( x ) + g(x ), where f ( x )=2 x 2−x−3 and g ( x )=2 x −6.
Hence, f ( x ) + g ( x )=( 2 x2 −x−3 ) +(2 x−6) , by substitution method. Then, by combining liked
terms, we have 2 x2 −x+2 x−3−6. Simplifying the equation, we now have ( f + g )( x )=2 x 2+ x−9.
Therefore, ( f + g )( x )=2 x 2+ x−9.

B. (f – g)(x)
Solution:
( f −g)( x) can also be written as f ( x )−g ( x), where f ( x )=2 x 2−x−3 and g ( x )=2 x −6.
Hence, f ( x )−g ( x )=( 2 x 2−x−3 ) −( 2 x−6) , by substitution method. Then, by combining liked
terms, we have 2 x2 −x−2 x −3+6. Simplifying the equation, we now have
( f −g ) ( x )=2 x 2−3 x +3. Therefore, ( f −g ) ( x )=2 x 2−3 x +3.

C. (g – f)(x)
Solution:
( g−f )( x) can also be written as g ( x )−f ( x), where f ( x )=2 x 2−x−3 and g ( x )=2 x −6.
Hence, g ( x )−f ( x )=(2 x−6)−( 2 x 2−x−3 ) , by substitution method. Then, by combining liked
terms, we have −2 x2 + x +2 x+3−6 . Simplifying the equation, we now have
( g−f ) ( x )=−2 x2 +3 x−3 . Therefore, ( g−f ) ( x )=−2 x2 +3 x−3 .

D. (g - f)(-2)
Solution:
Given the value of ( g−f )(x) from the previous item, where ( g−f ) ( x )=−2 x2 +3 x−3 ,
substitute x=−2. This is ( g−f ) (−2 )=−2(−2)2 +3(−2)−3. Then, by simplifying the equation,
we now have ( g−f ) (−2 )=−8−6−3. Thus, the value of ( g−f ) (−2 )=−17.
E. (fg)(2)
Solution:
This can also be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( fg ) ( x )=f ( x ) × g ( x ), where
f ( x )=2 x 2−x−3 and g ( x )=2 x −6, so f ( x ) × g ( x )=( 2 x2 −x−3 ) ( 2 x−6 )=4 x 3−14 x 2 +18; (2)
substitute x=2 from the product of f ( x) and g( x ), which is ( fg ) ( x )=4 x3 −14 x 2+18 , so
( fg ) ( 2 )=4 x 3−14 x 2 +18=4 ( 2 )3−14 ( 2 )2 +18=32−56+18=−6 . Therefore, ( fg ) ( 2 )=−6.

F. (f / g)(x)
Solution:

( fg ) ( x ) can also be written as gf (( xx)) , where f ( x )=2 x −x−3 and g ( x )=2 x −6. Hence,
2

f ( x ) 2 x 2−x−3
= . By simplifying the equation, we now have
g(x) 2 x−6
f ( x)
g( x) g()
=
f ( ) 2 x 2−x −3 ( x +1 ) ( 2 x−3 )
x=
2 x−6
=
2 ( x−3 )
. Therefore,
f
g ()
( x )=
( x +1 ) ( 2 x−3 )
2 ( x−3 )
.

Domain of (f / g)(x)
Solution:

()
f ( ) 2 x −x−3 ( x+ 1 )( 2 x−3 )
2
Given x= ∨ , the domain should be x−3 ≠ 0 or the
g 2 x−6 2 ( x−3 )
x
denomination should not be equal to zero because is undefined. Thus, x−3 ≠ 0, by Addition
0
Property of Equality, x−3+3 ≠ 0+3 , where x ≠ 3. Therefore, the domain of the given function is
{ x∨x ≠ 3 } or (−∞, 3)∪ (3 , ∞).

2. Use f(x) = 2x + 5 and g(x) = x^2 + x - 6 for following combinations.

A. (f + g)(x)
Solution:
( f + g)( x) can also be written as f ( x ) + g(x ), where f ( x )=2 x +5 and g ( x )=x 2+ x−6.
Hence, f ( x ) + g ( x )=( 2 x +5 ) +( x 2+ x−6) , by substitution method. Then, by combining liked
terms, we have x 2+ x+2 x+ 5−6 . Simplifying the equation, we now have ( f + g )( x )=x 2 +3 x−1.
Therefore, ( f + g )( x )=x 2 +3 x−1.
B. (g – f)(x)
Solution:
( g−f )( x) can also be written as g ( x )−f ( x), where f ( x )=2 x +5 and g ( x )=x 2+ x−6.
Hence, g ( x )−f ( x )=( x 2+ x−6)−( 2 x +5 ) , by substitution method. Then, by combining liked
terms, we have x 2+ x−2 x−5−6 . Simplifying the equation, we now have ( g−f ) ( x )=x 2−x−11.
Therefore, ( g−f ) ( x )=x 2−x−11.

C. (g + f)(3)
Solution:
This can also be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( g+ f )( x )=g ( x ) +f (x), where
f ( x )=2 x +5 and g ( x )=x 2+ x−6, so g ( x )+ f ( x )=( x 2+ x −6 ) + ( 2 x+ 5 )=x 2 +3 x−1; (2) substitute
x=3 from the sum of g(x ) and f (x), which is ( g+ f )( x )=g ( x ) +f ( x )=x 2 +3 x−1=(3)2 +3( 3)−1,
so ( g+ f )( 3 )=g ( 3 ) +f ( 3 ) =x2 +3 x−1= ( 3 )2+ 3 ( 3 )−1=9+ 9−1=17. Therefore, ( g+ f )( 3 )=17.

D. (fg)(0)
Solution:
This can also be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( fg ) ( x )=f ( x ) × g ( x ), where
f ( x )=2 x +5 and g ( x )=x 2+ x−6, so f ( x ) × g ( x )=( 2 x +5 ) ( x 2+ x−6 ) =2 x 3 +12 x2 −7 x −30; (2)
substitute x=0 from the product of f (x) and g( x ), which is
( fg ) ( x )=f ( x ) × g ( x )=2 x 3 +12 x2 −7 x −30=2 ( 0 )3 +12 ( 0 )2−7 (0)−30, so
( fg ) ( 0 ) =f ( 0 ) × g ( 0 ) =2 x 3 +12 x 2−7 x−30=2 ( 0 )3 +12 ( 0 )2−7 ( 0 ) −30=−30 . Therefore,
( fg ) ( 0 ) =−30.

E. (fg)(-1)
Solution:
This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( fg ) ( x )=f ( x ) × g ( x ), where
f ( x )=2 x +5 and g ( x )=x 2+ x−6, so f ( x ) × g ( x )=( 2 x +5 ) ( x 2+ x−6 ) =2 x 3 +12 x2 −7 x −30; (2)
substitute x=−1 from the product of f ( x) and g(x ), which is
( fg ) ( x )=f ( x ) × g ( x )=2 x 3 +12 x2 −7 x −30=2 (−1 )3 +12 (−1 )2 −7(−1)−30, so
( fg ) (−1 )=f (−1 ) × g (−1 )=2 x 3 +12 x2 −7 x −30=2 (−1 )3 +12 (−1 )2 −7 (−1 )−30=−13. Therefore,
( fg ) (−1 )=−13.
F. (g / f)(1)
Solution:

This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ()g

f
( x )=
g(x)
f (x )
, where f ( x )=2 x +5 and

g ( x ) ( x + x−6 ) ( x−2 ) (x+ 3)

2
2
g ( x )=x + x−6, so = = ; (2) substitute x=1 from the quotient of g( x )
f ( x) ( 2 x +5 ) ( 2 x+ 5 )

and f (x), which is

g
f () ( x )=
g ( x ) ( x−2 ) (x+3) ( ( 1 )−2 ) ((1)+3)
f (x )
=
( 2 x+5 )
=
( 2(1)+5 )
, so

g ( x ) ( x−2 ) ( x+ 3) ( ( 1 )−2 ) ((1)+ 3) (−1 ) ( 4 ) −4

()
g
f
( 1 )=
f ( x)
=
( 2 x+ 5 )
=
( 2(1)+5 )
=
2+5
=
7
. Therefore,
g
f
( 1 )= ()
−4
7
.

G. (f / g)(-3)
Solution:

This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( fg ) ( x )= gf (( xx)) , where f ( x )=2 x +5 and
f ( x) ( 2 x +5 ) ( 2 x+ 5 )
g ( x )=x 2+ x−6, so = 2 = ; (2) substitute x=−3 from the quotient of
g ( x ) ( x + x−6 ) ( x−2 ) (x+ 3)
( 2(−3)+5 )
f ( x) and g( x ), which is ( fg ) ( x )= gf (( xx)) = ( x−2( 2 x+5 )
=
) (x+3) ((−3)−2 ) ((−3)+3)
, so

( 2(−3)+5 )
()
f
g
(−3 )=
f (x)
=
( 2 x +5 )
= =
(−6 ) +5 −1
g ( x ) ( x−2 ) ( x +3) ( (−3)−2 ) ((−3)+3) (−5)(0) 0
= .Therefore,

( fg ) (−3)=undefined .
3. Given f(x) = 2x – 3 and g(x) = 5x + 4, use composite (f o g)(x) = f(g(x)) in the following.
A. Find composite (f o g)(x)
Solution:
Given f ( x )=2 x−3 and g ( x )=5 x+ 4 , ( f ∘ g )( x ) which can also be written as
f ( g ( x ) )=2 ( 5 x+ 4 )−3=10 x +8−3=10 x +5. Therefore, ( f ∘ g )( x )=10 x +5.

B. Find composite (g o f)(x)

Solution:
Given f ( x )=2 x−3 and g ( x )=5 x+ 4 , ( g ∘ f )( x ) which can also be written as
g ( f ( x ) )=5 ( 2 x−3 ) + 4=10 x−15+ 4=10 x−11. Therefore, ( g ∘ f )( x )=10 x−11 .

C. Find composite (f o g)(-3)

This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( f ∘ g )( x ) , which is
f ( g ( x ) )=2 ( 5 x+ 4 )−3=10 x +8−3=10 x +5; (2) substitute x=−3 from the composite of
( f ∘ g )( x )=10 x +5=10 (−3 )+ 5=−30+5=−25. Therefore, ( f ∘ g )(−3 )=−25.

4. Given f(x) = x2 – 8x - 9 and g(x) = x^2 + 6x + 5, use composite (f o g)(x) = f(g(x)) in the
following.
A. Find composite (f o g)(0)
Solution:
This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( f ∘ g )( x ) , which is
f ( g ( x ) )=( x + 6 x+5) −8 ( x +6 x +5 )−9=x +12 x + 46 x + 60 x +25−8 x −48 x−40−9=x +12 x +38 x +12 x−
2 2 2 4 3 2 2 4 3 2

; (2) substitute x=0 from the composite of

( f ∘ g )( x )=x 4 + 12 x 3 +38 x2 +12 x−24=( 0 )4 + 12 ( 0 )3 +38 ( 0 )2 +12(0)−24=−24. Therefore,
( f ∘ g )( 0 )=−24.

B. Find composite (f o g)(1)

Solution:
This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( f ∘ g )( x ) , which is
f ( g ( x ) )=( x + 6 x+5) −8 ( x +6 x +5 )−9=x +12 x + 46 x + 60 x +25−8 x −48 x−40−9=x +12 x +38 x +12 x−
2 2 2 4 3 2 2 4 3 2

; (2) substitute x=1 from the composite of

( f ∘ g )( x )=x 4 + 12 x 3 +38 x2 +12 x−24=( 1 )4 +12 ( 1 )3+38 ( 1 )2 +12(1)−24=39. Therefore,
( f ∘ g )( 1 ) =39.

C. Find composite (g o f)(1)

Solution:
This can be evaluated through this method: (1) find ( g ∘ f )( x ) , which is
g ( f ( x ) )=( x −8 x−9) +6 ( x −8 x−9 ) +5=x +16 x +46 x +144 x +81+6 x −48 x−54 +5=x + 16 x +52 x +96 x +
2 2 2 4 3 2 2 4 3 2

; (2) substitute x=1 from the composite of

( g ∘ f )( x )=x 4 + 16 x 3 +52 x2 + 96 x +32=(1)4 +16(1)3 +52(1)2 +96 (1)+32=197. Therefore,
( g ∘ f )( 1 ) =197.

5. An envelope is 4 cm longer than it is wide. The area is 96 cm2. Find the length & width.
Solution:
Let width (w) be x and length (l) be x +4 , since it is 4 cm longer than the width. Given an
area of 96 cm2, finding the length and width of an envelope can be obtained using the area (A).
Hence, A=l× w , by substitution, 96=( x +4 )( x )=x 2 +4 x . Using Addition Property of Equality,
96−96=x + 4 x−96, will give us an equation of x + 4 x−96=0. Since w=x , then let’s find the
2 2

value of x in the equation, x 2+ 4 x−96=0, using factoring method. Thus,

x 2+ 4 x−96=(x−8)(x +12). With this, the possible values of x are x=8 and x=−12. Since a
negative (−¿ value cannot be used when talking about length, then x=8 . By substitution,
w=8 cm . In finding the length, substitute x=8 , which gives us l=x + 4=8+4=12 cm . Therefore,
the dimension of the envelop is 12cm x 8cm.

6. Three consecutive even integers are such that the square of the third is 76 more than the
square of the second. Find the three integers.
Solution:
Let the three consecutive even integers be x , x +2 ,∧x +4 , such that (x +4 )2 −76=( x+ 2)2.
To get the value of x , expand the polynomial: (x +4 )2 −76=( x +2 )2 , which is
2 2
x + 8 x+16−76=x + 4 x+ 4 . In standard form, we have 4 x−64=0. Simplifying this, we now
have x=16. Hence, the first even number is 16, followed by 18, and 20. Therefore, the three
consecutive even integers are 16 , 18 ,∧20.