Question

Given that f (x) =x^2 -10x +24 and g (x) =x - 6, find f (x) - g (x) and express the result in standard form

Answer 1

Y = (x - 11/2)^2 -1/4

Explanation:

subtract g(x) to f(x)

f (x) - g (x) = x^2 -10x +24 -x + 6

f (x) - g (x) = x^2 -11x +30

Let's call Y

Y = x^2 -11x +30

The standard form is by definition as Y = a (x-b)^2 + h

In this specific case:

Y = (x - 11/2)^2 -121/4 + 30

Y = (x - 11/2)^2 -1/4

Answer 2

x^2 + 9x + 30 = 0

Explanation:

Given: f(x) = x² – 10x + 24

g(x) = x – 6

f(- x) = g(x) :

(-x)² - 10(- x) + 24 = x - 6

x² + 10x + 24 - x + 6 = 0

Result: x² + 9x + 30 = 0