Solving Q1 and Q2 of F(x) = 4x^2+6

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The discussion focuses on solving two mathematical queries related to the function F(x) = 4x² + 6. For Q1, the correct evaluation of F(x) + 4 results in F(x) + 4 = 4x² + 10, confirming that 4 is added to the entire function. In Q2, the evaluation of F(x + 4) leads to F(x + 4) = 4(x + 4)² + 6, demonstrating that 4 is added to the variable x before being processed by the function. The provided numerical results for various x values validate these conclusions.

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Hi all

I was hoping someone could shed light on the following:-

F(x) = 4x^2+6

Q1) Find F(x)+4
Q2) Find F(x+4)

Q1) Am i correct in thinking that 4 is added to the entire function because the +4 is outside of the bracket, so the result will be:-

F(x)+4 = 4x^2+6+4
F(x)+4 = 4x^2+10

Is my thinking correct?

Q2) Am i correct in thinking that 4 is added to the variable x before is it is passed into the function F(x)? So the result would be:-

F(x+4) = 4(x+4)^2+6

So using actual numbers the result would be:-

x F(x) F(x+4)
-3 42 10
-2 22 22
-1 10 42
0 0 70
1 10 106
2 22 150
3 42 202



Is this correct?

Thanks
 
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