Questions: For the given functions f and g, complete parts (a)-(h). For parts (a)-(d), also find the domain.
f(x)=x-8 ; g(x)=2x^2
What is the domain of f-g? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The domain is x .
(Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
B. The domain is x x is any real number .
Transcript text: For the given functions f and g , complete parts (a)-(h). For parts (a)-(d), also find the domain.
\[
f(x)=x-8 ; g(x)=2 x^{2}
\]
$\qquad$
What is the domain of $\mathrm{f}-\mathrm{g}$ ? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The domain is $\{x \mid$ $\square$ \}.
(Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
B. The domain is $\{x \mid x$ is any real number $\}$.
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the domain of f−g, we need to determine the set of all x values for which both f(x) and g(x) are defined. Since f(x)=x−8 and g(x)=2x2 are both polynomials, they are defined for all real numbers. Therefore, the domain of f−g is all real numbers.
Solution Approach
The domain of f−g is all real numbers because both f(x) and g(x) are defined for all real numbers.
Step 1: Define the Functions
We have the functions defined as follows:
f(x)=x−8g(x)=2x2
Step 2: Determine the Domain of f and g
Both f(x) and g(x) are polynomial functions. Polynomial functions are defined for all real numbers. Therefore, the domain of each function is:
Domain of f:{x∣x∈R}Domain of g:{x∣x∈R}
Step 3: Find the Domain of f−g
To find the domain of f−g, we need to consider the intersection of the domains of f and g. Since both functions are defined for all real numbers, the domain of f−g is also:
Domain of (f−g):{x∣x∈R}