Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - Graphing Calculator Activity - 6.3 Use Operations with Functions - Practice - Page 435: 3

Answer

$-41$

Work Step by Step

We are given the functions: $$\begin{align*} f(x)&=5x^3-3x^2\\ g(x)&=-2x^2-5. \end{align*}$$ In order to calculate $g(2)-f(2)$ using a graphing calculator, we perform the following steps: $\textbf{Step 1}$: Form the difference Use $\textit{Function}$ from the $\textit{Y-Vars}$ menu. Enter $y_1=-2x^2-5$ and $y_2=5x^3-3x^2$. Then enter the difference as $y_3=y_1-y_2$. $\textbf{Step 2}$: Evaluate the difference On the home screen enter $y_3(2)$ and press Enter. We get: $$y_3(2)=-41$$ Therefore $g(2)-f(2)=-41$.
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