It is possible to predict what the graph of a function that was produced by adding or subtracting two other functions will look like. Try This 3 explores this idea.
Consider the following two functions:
x | f(x) | g(x) | h(x) = (f + g)(x) | p(x) = (f − g)(x) | q(x) = (g − f)(x) |
−2 | −2 | undefined | |||
−1 | −1 | undefined | |||
0 | 0 | undefined | |||
1 | 1 | −4 | |||
2 | 2 | 0 | |||
3 | 2.5 | 4 | |||
4 | 3 | 3 | |||
5 | 3.5 | 2 | |||
6 | 4 | 1 | |||
7 | 4 | 2.7 | |||
8 | 4 | 3 | |||
9 | 4 | 2.7 | |||
10 | undefined | 1 |
Save your responses in your course folder.
With a partner or group, discuss the following question based on your graphs created in Try This 3:
Describe a rule to determine the domain of r(x) using s(x) and t(x) if r(x) = s(x) + t(x).
If required, save a record of your discussion in your course folder.