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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.

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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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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?
 
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?

Ok so we're including the - we are plugging it in with the negative.
That makes more sense.
 
OMGMathPLS said:
Ok so we're including the - we are plugging it in with the negative.
That makes more sense.

Yes, the rule:

$$g(x)=f(-x)+1$$

tells us to take the input to $g$, change its sign or negate it, and input it to $f$, and then add 1 to that output, and this is the output of $g$. :D
 
so he next values I got were: 0,1,0, -1
 
Let's look at the next one...what did you do to get 0?
 
MarkFL said:
Let's look at the next one...what did you do to get 0?

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).

Because all we are using from the table is the x so why are we do we even need the f(x)?
 
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).

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
 
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

Thank you
 

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