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For the following function find \( f(x+h) \) and \( f(x)+f(h) \). \( f(x)=x^{2}-12 \) \( f(x+h)=\square \) (Simplify your answer.) \( f(x)+f(h)=\square \) (Simplify your answer.)
Ask by Mccarthy Higgins. in the United States
Feb 02,2025
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\[
f(x + h) = x^{2} + 2xh + h^{2} - 12
\]
\[
f(x) + f(h) = x^{2} + h^{2} - 24
\]
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To find \( f(x+h) \), you substitute \( x+h \) into the function: \[ f(x+h) = (x+h)^{2} - 12 \] Expanding this, you get: \[ f(x+h) = x^{2} + 2xh + h^{2} - 12 \] Now, for \( f(x) + f(h) \): \[ f(x) = x^{2} - 12 \quad \text{and} \quad f(h) = h^{2} - 12 \] Adding these together results in: \[ f(x) + f(h) = (x^{2} - 12) + (h^{2} - 12) = x^{2} + h^{2} - 24 \] So, we have: \[ f(x+h) = x^{2} + 2xh + h^{2} - 12 \] \[ f(x) + f(h) = x^{2} + h^{2} - 24 \]