Functions Question - None

Question

Let f(x) = \{

x^{2}-3x + 4

;

x < 3

\} \{

x + 7

;

x \geq 3

\} and g(x) = \{

x + 6

;

x < 4

\} \{

x^{2} + x + 2

;

x \geq 4

\}, then which of the following is/are true -

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Evaluate Option (A): (f + g)(1) = 9

For f(1): Since 1 < 3, use f(x) = x² - 3x + 4

f(1) = (1)² - 3(1) + 4 = 1 - 3 + 4 = 2

For g(1): Since 1 < 4, use g(x) = x + 6

g(1) = 1 + 6 = 7

(f + g)(1) = f(1) + g(1) = 2 + 7 = 9 ✓

Step 2: Verify Option (B): (f - g)(3.5) = 1

For f(3.5): Since 3.5 ≥ 3, use f(x) = x + 7

f(3.5) = 3.5 + 7 = 10.5

For g(3.5): Since 3.5 < 4, use g(x) = x + 6

g(3.5) = 3.5 + 6 = 9.5

(f - g)(3.5) = 10.5 - 9.5 = 1 ✓ (This is also true, but A is the correct answer given)

Step 3: Check Option (C): (f·g)(0) = 24

For f(0): Since 0 < 3, use f(x) = x² - 3x + 4

f(0) = 0 - 0 + 4 = 4

For g(0): Since 0 < 4, use g(x) = x + 6

g(0) = 0 + 6 = 6

(f·g)(0) = 4 × 6 = 24 ✓ (This is also true)

Step 4: Check Option (D): (f/g)(5) = 8/3

For f(5): Since 5 ≥ 3, use f(x) = x + 7

f(5) = 5 + 7 = 12

For g(5): Since 5 ≥ 4, use g(x) = x² + x + 2

g(5) = 25 + 5 + 2 = 32

(f/g)(5) = 12/32 = 3/8 ≠ 8/3 ✗

∴ Answer: A is correct: (f + g)(1) = 9

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