OMGMathPLS
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I do not get what is going on here. Can someone please explain? This is sohard for me to understand. thank you
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The discussion centers on understanding the mathematical function defined by the rule g(x) = f(-x) + 1. Participants clarify the process of calculating values for g by negating the input, applying it to the function f, and then adding 1 to the result. Specific examples were provided, including calculations for g(-2) and g(-1), yielding results of 0 and 3, respectively. The discussion emphasizes the systematic approach required to derive outputs from the given function.
Students learning algebra, educators teaching function evaluation, and anyone interested in mathematical problem-solving techniques.
MarkFL said:Let's look at the first place where an answer is expected, that is to find $g(-2)$.
We are given the rule:
$$g(x)=f(-x)+1$$
Therefore, we may state:
$$g(-2)=f(-(-2))+1=f(2)+1=-1+1=0$$
Can you try the others in the same way?
OMGMathPLS said:Ok so we're including the - we are plugging it in with the negative.
That makes more sense.
MarkFL said:Let's look at the next one...what did you do to get 0?
OMGMathPLS said:I'm not sure why we are putting it into the (x) first and then = f(x) if we're trying to find g(x).
MarkFL said:In order to find $g(x)$, we need to use the given rule:
$$g(x)=f(-x)+1$$
So, we do the following:
1.) Negate the input to $g$.
2.) Pass this negated input to $f$.
3.) Add 1 to the value obtained from $f$.
4.) This is the value of $g$.
So, for the second one, we find:
1.) $$-(-1)=1$$
2.) $$f(1)=2$$
3.) $$2+1=3$$
4.) $$g(-1)=3$$
Or, as I did the first one:
$$g(-1)=f(-(-1))+1=f(1)+1=2+1=3$$ :D