Question:
The domain for which the functions f(x) = 3x2 −1 and g(x) = 3 + x are equal is __________ .
Solution:
f(x) = 3x2 − 1
g(x) = 3 + x
Given:- f(x) = g(x)
i.e 3x2 − 1 = 3 + x
3x2 − x − 1 − 3 = 0
3x2 − x − 4 = 0
3x2 + 3x − 4x − 4 = 0
3x(x + 1) − 4 (x + 1) = 0
(3x − 4) (x + 1) = 0
i.e $x=\frac{4}{3}$ or $x=-1$
$\therefore$ Domain for which $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ are equal is $\left\{-1, \frac{4}{3}\right\}$