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What is the common denominator for the left side of the equation?
What is the common denominator for the left side of the equation?
- $(x^2 - 2)$
- $(x - 1)(x + 2)$
- $(x^2 + 3x + 2)$
- $(x^2 + x - 2)$ (correct)
What can be factored from the expression $x^2 + x - 2$?
What can be factored from the expression $x^2 + x - 2$?
- $(x - 1)(x - 2)$
- $(x + 1)(x - 2)$
- $(x - 2)(x + 1)$
- $(x - 1)(x + 2)$ (correct)
How can you combine the left side of the equation?
How can you combine the left side of the equation?
- By subtracting the denominators
- By expanding all terms
- By multiplying both sides by the denominators
- By adding the numerators and keeping the common denominator (correct)
What is the result of simplifying the expression $- rac{1}{x + 2} + rac{2}{(x - 1)(x + 2)}$?
What is the result of simplifying the expression $- rac{1}{x + 2} + rac{2}{(x - 1)(x + 2)}$?
What should be done to isolate variables when working with rational expressions?
What should be done to isolate variables when working with rational expressions?
What does the equation f(2 - x) + f(x) = 2 imply about the function f(x)?
What does the equation f(2 - x) + f(x) = 2 imply about the function f(x)?
From the equation f(-x) + f(x) = 2, what can be inferred about the function's symmetry?
From the equation f(-x) + f(x) = 2, what can be inferred about the function's symmetry?
If f(x) is represented as -x + 3, what is the value of f(1)?
If f(x) is represented as -x + 3, what is the value of f(1)?
What would be the output of the function f for f(2)?
What would be the output of the function f for f(2)?
What is the function property exhibited by the equation $$f(-x) + f(x) = 2$$?
What is the function property exhibited by the equation $$f(-x) + f(x) = 2$$?
Which of the following satisfies the equation f(2 - x) + f(x) = 2 if f(x) is defined as -x + 3?
Which of the following satisfies the equation f(2 - x) + f(x) = 2 if f(x) is defined as -x + 3?
What operation is performed to simplify $$\frac{4-2-2}{2-2}$$?
What operation is performed to simplify $$\frac{4-2-2}{2-2}$$?
In the equation $$3 - x + 0 = -2x + 3$$, what is the value of x when simplified?
In the equation $$3 - x + 0 = -2x + 3$$, what is the value of x when simplified?
What does the expression $$\frac{3-x}{1}$$ simplify to?
What does the expression $$\frac{3-x}{1}$$ simplify to?
What is the left-hand side of the equation $$\frac{4-x-1}{2-1} + \frac{4-2-2}{2-2}$$ before substitution?
What is the left-hand side of the equation $$\frac{4-x-1}{2-1} + \frac{4-2-2}{2-2}$$ before substitution?
What is the value of $f(2-2)$?
What is the value of $f(2-2)$?
What does the equation $f(-x) + f(x) = 2$ signify about the function $f(x)$?
What does the equation $f(-x) + f(x) = 2$ signify about the function $f(x)$?
What is the solution to the equation $\frac{-2x + 3}{1 - x} = 2$?
What is the solution to the equation $\frac{-2x + 3}{1 - x} = 2$?
What is the first step to solve $\frac{3 + 2^{2-x}}{1 - x^2} = 2$?
What is the first step to solve $\frac{3 + 2^{2-x}}{1 - x^2} = 2$?
What is the output of the function when $x=1$ according to $f(x) = \frac{x - 1}{x + 1}$?
What is the output of the function when $x=1$ according to $f(x) = \frac{x - 1}{x + 1}$?
Study Notes
Functional Equations and Their Properties
- The equation $f(2-x) = 2$ indicates a symmetry in the function $f$. For any input $2-x$, the output remains constant at 2.
- The relationship $f(-x) + f(x) = 2$ suggests that $f$ is symmetric about the line $y=1$, where the sum of values at $x$ and $-x$ equals 2.
Rational Equations
- The equation $\frac{-2x + 3}{1 - x} = 2$ can be solved for $x$ by cross-multiplying and simplifying.
- Another rational equation, $\frac{3 + 2^{2-x}}{1 - x^2} = 2$, involves exponential and polynomial terms, suggesting the need for careful treatment of domains and values.
Function Definition
- The function defined as $f(x) = \frac{x - 1}{x + 1}$ is a rational function that exhibits behavior such as vertical asymptotes and horizontal asymptotes at specific values of $x$.
Combined Rational Functions
- The equation $\frac{1}{x^2 + x - 2} + \frac{2}{x^2 + x - 2} = \frac{1}{x - 1} - \frac{1}{x + 2} + \frac{2}{(x - 1)(x + 2)}$ involves simplification by finding a common denominator to combine fractions effectively.
Evaluating Limits and Indeterminate Forms
- In the evaluation of $3 - x + 0 = -2x + 3$, one approaches handling limits or existence of values near points causing indeterminacy (e.g., zero in the denominator).
- Recognizing $0/0$ as an indeterminate form is crucial in analysis and requires tools like L'Hôpital's rule or algebraic manipulation to resolve.
Simplifying Expressions
- The expression $\frac{4 - x - 1}{2-1} + \frac{4-2-2}{2-2} = -2x + 3$ shows algebraic manipulation. The second term approaches an indeterminate condition indicating the need for further insights or limits.
- Final simplifications lead to $3 - x = -2x + 3$, highlighting equal conditions for specific values of $x$.
Conclusion on Functional Relationships
- Ultimately, both $f(2 - x) + f(x) = 2$ and $f(- x) + f(x) = 2$ illustrate a consistent relationship in the function that maintains resulting properties across transformations of the function's argument.
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Test your understanding of functions and equations with this quiz. Explore various types of equations and their solutions, including functional equations and rational expressions. Perfect for students in Algebra class.
