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evaluating functions

The document provides a mathematical example of evaluating a linear function f(x) = 5x - 3 at specific values, including f(-2), f(3), and f(-3), and demonstrates how to perform operations on functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It defines the resulting functions from these operations and explains how to calculate their values. The document emphasizes the importance of simplifying expressions and understanding the domain of the resulting functions.

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evaluating functions

The document provides a mathematical example of evaluating a linear function f(x) = 5x - 3 at specific values, including f(-2), f(3), and f(-3), and demonstrates how to perform operations on functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It defines the resulting functions from these operations and explains how to calculate their values. The document emphasizes the importance of simplifying expressions and understanding the domain of the resulting functions.

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Example 2: Let f be a function defined by f(x) = 5x – 3.

Find the following:


a. f(-2) b. f c. f(3) + f(-3) d.
Solution: Replace the variable x in the equation by the given value of x in each item. Then
simplify.
a. f(-2) = 5(-2) - 3 = -13 b. f = 5 - 3 = - 3 = -

c. Find the values of f for x = 3 and for x = -3. Then add the result.
f(3) + f(-3) = 5(3) - 3] + 5(-3) - 3]

for x = 3 for x = -3
= (15 – 3) + (-15 – 3)
= 12 + (-18)
=-6
d. Divide the function value for x = -1 by the function value for x = 4.
= =-
Operations on Functions
You can obtain a new function by adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing functions. Accordingly, these new
functions are called the sum, difference, product, and quotient of
the original functions.
Given two functions f and g,
a. their sum, denoted by f + g, is the function defined by (f +
g)(x) = f(x) + g(x).
b. their difference, denoted by f - g, is the function defined by
(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x).
c. their product, denoted by f · g, is the function defined by (f
· g)(x) = f(x) · g(x).
d. their quotient, denoted by , is the function defined by (x)
=.
In each case, the domain of the resulting function consists

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