The functions y=f(x) and y=g(x) are graphed in the xy-plane, wheref(x)=3x2−3x+7 and g(x)=3x2−3x−1. If the graph of function f crosses the y axis at (0,b) and the graph of function g crosses the y-axis at (0,c), then what is the value of b−c ?
Q. The functions y=f(x) and y=g(x) are graphed in the xy-plane, wheref(x)=3x2−3x+7 and g(x)=3x2−3x−1. If the graph of function f crosses the y axis at (0,b) and the graph of function g crosses the y-axis at (0,c), then what is the value of b−c ?
Identify y-intercepts: Identify the y-intercepts of the functions f(x) and g(x).The y-intercept of a function occurs where x=0. To find the y-intercepts of f(x) and g(x), we will substitute x=0 into each function.
Calculate y-intercept of f(x): Calculate the y-intercept of f(x). Substitute x=0 into f(x)=3x2−3x+7. f(0)=3(0)2−3(0)+7f(0)=0−0+7f(0)=7 So, the y-intercept of f(x) is at (0,7), which means b=7.
Calculate y-intercept of g(x): Calculate the y-intercept of g(x).Substitute x=0 into g(x)=3x2−3x−1.g(0)=3(0)2−3(0)−1g(0)=0−0−1g(0)=−1So, the y-intercept of g(x) is at (0,−1), which means c=−1.
Calculate difference between y-intercepts: Calculate the difference between the y-intercepts b and c. b−c=7−(−1) b−c=7+1 b−c=8
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