Question

The function h(x) = x2 +3 and g(x) = x2 – 6. If g(x) = h(x) + k, what is the value of k?

Answer 1

g(x) = x² - 6

h(x) = x² + 3

g(x) = h(x) + k

x² - 6 = (x² + 3) + k

x² - 6 = x² + 3 + k

- x² - x²

-6 = 3 + k

- 3 - 3

-9 = k

The value of k is -9.

Explanation:

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