2x - 15

15 is decreased that is the key word here which indicates subtraction.

twice a number with given variable x is 2x

subtraction always goes behind so 2x - 15

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3 years ago

Are the functions f(x) = (x^2-1)/(x-1) and g(x)= x+1 equal for all x?

Vinvika [58]

$\bf \textit{difference of squares}
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(a-b)(a+b) = a^2-b^2\qquad \qquad 
a^2-b^2 = (a-b)(a+b)\\\\
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$\bf f(x)=\cfrac{x^2-1}{x-1}\implies f(x)=\cfrac{x^2-1^2}{x-1}\implies f(x)=\cfrac{(\underline{x-1})(x+1)}{\underline{x-1}}
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f(x)=x+1\qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad \qquad g(x)=x+1\\\\
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\textit{they're, kinda, except that, when x = 1}
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g(x)=(1)+1\implies g(x)=2
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f(x)=\cfrac{(1)^2-1}{(1)-1}\implies f(x)=\cfrac{0}{0}\impliedby und efined$

7 0

3 years ago

7/10, 3/20, 22/25, 2/5 in order from least to greatest

swat32

3/20, 2/5, 7/10 & 22/25

7 0

3 years ago