Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Basics of Functions and Their Graphs - Exercise Set - Page 178: 97

Answer

The value of given expression $f\left( -x \right)-f\left( x \right)$ is $-2{{x}^{3}}-2x$.

Work Step by Step

By replacing –x by x in the given expression, we get the following expression $\begin{align} & f\left( -x \right)={{\left( -x \right)}^{3}}+\left( -x \right)-5 \\ & =-{{x}^{3}}-x-5 \end{align}$ So, calculate the value of the expression $f\left( -x \right)-f\left( x \right)$ as follows $\begin{align} & f\left( -x \right)-f\left( x \right)=-{{x}^{3}}-x-5-\left( {{x}^{3}}+x-5 \right) \\ & =-{{x}^{3}}-x-5-{{x}^{3}}-x+5 \\ & =-2{{x}^{3}}-2x \end{align}$ Therefore, the value of the expression $f\left( -x \right)-f\left( x \right)$ is $-2{{x}^{3}}-2x$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.