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Suppose I know the graphs of two functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$. How can I find the graph of $h(x)=f(x)+g(x)$? What are the rules to be followed ?



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    can you draw $h(x) = f(x) + 2$ ? if so, you already did it for $g(x) = 2$ , can you see how to do it with another $g(x)$ ?
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    What about functions with discontinuities?
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    use the same logic.
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Suppose I know the graphs of two functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$. How can I find the graph of $h(x)=f(x)+g(x)$? What are the rules to be followed ?



P.S. In case my question seems silly,at least provide me with a link or something so that I can learn!






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    can you draw $h(x) = f(x) + 2$ ? if so, you already did it for $g(x) = 2$ , can you see how to do it with another $g(x)$ ?
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    – d_e
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:15










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    What about functions with discontinuities?
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    – user220382
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    use the same logic.
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Suppose I know the graphs of two functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$. How can I find the graph of $h(x)=f(x)+g(x)$? What are the rules to be followed ?



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Suppose I know the graphs of two functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$. How can I find the graph of $h(x)=f(x)+g(x)$? What are the rules to be followed ?



P.S. In case my question seems silly,at least provide me with a link or something so that I can learn!






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    can you draw $h(x) = f(x) + 2$ ? if so, you already did it for $g(x) = 2$ , can you see how to do it with another $g(x)$ ?
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    – d_e
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:15










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    What about functions with discontinuities?
    $endgroup$
    – user220382
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:17










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    use the same logic.
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    – d_e
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:21


















  • $begingroup$
    can you draw $h(x) = f(x) + 2$ ? if so, you already did it for $g(x) = 2$ , can you see how to do it with another $g(x)$ ?
    $endgroup$
    – d_e
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:15










  • $begingroup$
    What about functions with discontinuities?
    $endgroup$
    – user220382
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:17










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    use the same logic.
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    – d_e
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:21
















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can you draw $h(x) = f(x) + 2$ ? if so, you already did it for $g(x) = 2$ , can you see how to do it with another $g(x)$ ?
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– d_e
Jul 28 '15 at 16:15




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can you draw $h(x) = f(x) + 2$ ? if so, you already did it for $g(x) = 2$ , can you see how to do it with another $g(x)$ ?
$endgroup$
– d_e
Jul 28 '15 at 16:15












$begingroup$
What about functions with discontinuities?
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– user220382
Jul 28 '15 at 16:17




$begingroup$
What about functions with discontinuities?
$endgroup$
– user220382
Jul 28 '15 at 16:17












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use the same logic.
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– d_e
Jul 28 '15 at 16:21




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use the same logic.
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Since $h(x)=(f+g)(x):=f(x)+g(x)$ for every $x$ in the domain, the graph is the one that you obtain summing the two functions pointwise.



That is, at $x=x_0$ will correspond the point $h(x_0)=f(x_0)+g(x_0)$.



Edited after seeing the comment about discontinuities: if one of the functions $f$ and $g$ has a discontinuity, remember that the domain of $f+g$ is $mathcal {D}_{f+g}=mathcal{D}_f cap mathcal{D}_g$. You can only sum the two functions where they both exists and in these points the same logic applies.






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    It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
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    – Lonidard
    Jul 28 '15 at 16:23



















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You need to do some analysis.I recommend take the following points.



From basic function f and g:




  1. See when are f and g zero

  2. Find the max and min value of the f and g (example : for sin(x) +1 and -1)


  3. Plot the envelopes of the shape in the enlarged size to get an idea of the graph.



    OR



  4. Calculate the roots of function(sum) if possible.


  5. Analyse the value at the roots.

  6. Find the differential and analyze the differentiability

  7. Find local maxima and minimas and on the basis of differentiability plot the curve.

  8. You may want to analyze the concavity and convexity.For that,find the double differential.


You may like to watch this video.
Curve Sketching






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    You can think about the graph of $h(x)$ pointwise, adding the heights of the two graphs $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ at each point $x$. For example, if $f(1) = 2$ and $g(1) = 3$. $$h(1) = f(1) + g(1) = 2 + 3 = 5$$



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      Since $h(x)=(f+g)(x):=f(x)+g(x)$ for every $x$ in the domain, the graph is the one that you obtain summing the two functions pointwise.



      That is, at $x=x_0$ will correspond the point $h(x_0)=f(x_0)+g(x_0)$.



      Edited after seeing the comment about discontinuities: if one of the functions $f$ and $g$ has a discontinuity, remember that the domain of $f+g$ is $mathcal {D}_{f+g}=mathcal{D}_f cap mathcal{D}_g$. You can only sum the two functions where they both exists and in these points the same logic applies.






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      • $begingroup$
        It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
        $endgroup$
        – Lonidard
        Jul 28 '15 at 16:23
















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      $begingroup$

      Since $h(x)=(f+g)(x):=f(x)+g(x)$ for every $x$ in the domain, the graph is the one that you obtain summing the two functions pointwise.



      That is, at $x=x_0$ will correspond the point $h(x_0)=f(x_0)+g(x_0)$.



      Edited after seeing the comment about discontinuities: if one of the functions $f$ and $g$ has a discontinuity, remember that the domain of $f+g$ is $mathcal {D}_{f+g}=mathcal{D}_f cap mathcal{D}_g$. You can only sum the two functions where they both exists and in these points the same logic applies.






      share|cite|improve this answer











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      • $begingroup$
        It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
        $endgroup$
        – Lonidard
        Jul 28 '15 at 16:23














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      $begingroup$

      Since $h(x)=(f+g)(x):=f(x)+g(x)$ for every $x$ in the domain, the graph is the one that you obtain summing the two functions pointwise.



      That is, at $x=x_0$ will correspond the point $h(x_0)=f(x_0)+g(x_0)$.



      Edited after seeing the comment about discontinuities: if one of the functions $f$ and $g$ has a discontinuity, remember that the domain of $f+g$ is $mathcal {D}_{f+g}=mathcal{D}_f cap mathcal{D}_g$. You can only sum the two functions where they both exists and in these points the same logic applies.






      share|cite|improve this answer











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      Since $h(x)=(f+g)(x):=f(x)+g(x)$ for every $x$ in the domain, the graph is the one that you obtain summing the two functions pointwise.



      That is, at $x=x_0$ will correspond the point $h(x_0)=f(x_0)+g(x_0)$.



      Edited after seeing the comment about discontinuities: if one of the functions $f$ and $g$ has a discontinuity, remember that the domain of $f+g$ is $mathcal {D}_{f+g}=mathcal{D}_f cap mathcal{D}_g$. You can only sum the two functions where they both exists and in these points the same logic applies.







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      • $begingroup$
        It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
        $endgroup$
        – Lonidard
        Jul 28 '15 at 16:23


















      • $begingroup$
        It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
        $endgroup$
        – Lonidard
        Jul 28 '15 at 16:23
















      $begingroup$
      It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
      $endgroup$
      – Lonidard
      Jul 28 '15 at 16:23




      $begingroup$
      It's not easy to explain virtually without any graphing instruments, but it's just about summing the two graphs. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Oh, and playing around with Wolfram Alpha's plotting functions should help!
      $endgroup$
      – Lonidard
      Jul 28 '15 at 16:23











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      You need to do some analysis.I recommend take the following points.



      From basic function f and g:




      1. See when are f and g zero

      2. Find the max and min value of the f and g (example : for sin(x) +1 and -1)


      3. Plot the envelopes of the shape in the enlarged size to get an idea of the graph.



        OR



      4. Calculate the roots of function(sum) if possible.


      5. Analyse the value at the roots.

      6. Find the differential and analyze the differentiability

      7. Find local maxima and minimas and on the basis of differentiability plot the curve.

      8. You may want to analyze the concavity and convexity.For that,find the double differential.


      You may like to watch this video.
      Curve Sketching






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        You need to do some analysis.I recommend take the following points.



        From basic function f and g:




        1. See when are f and g zero

        2. Find the max and min value of the f and g (example : for sin(x) +1 and -1)


        3. Plot the envelopes of the shape in the enlarged size to get an idea of the graph.



          OR



        4. Calculate the roots of function(sum) if possible.


        5. Analyse the value at the roots.

        6. Find the differential and analyze the differentiability

        7. Find local maxima and minimas and on the basis of differentiability plot the curve.

        8. You may want to analyze the concavity and convexity.For that,find the double differential.


        You may like to watch this video.
        Curve Sketching






        share|cite|improve this answer









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          $begingroup$

          You need to do some analysis.I recommend take the following points.



          From basic function f and g:




          1. See when are f and g zero

          2. Find the max and min value of the f and g (example : for sin(x) +1 and -1)


          3. Plot the envelopes of the shape in the enlarged size to get an idea of the graph.



            OR



          4. Calculate the roots of function(sum) if possible.


          5. Analyse the value at the roots.

          6. Find the differential and analyze the differentiability

          7. Find local maxima and minimas and on the basis of differentiability plot the curve.

          8. You may want to analyze the concavity and convexity.For that,find the double differential.


          You may like to watch this video.
          Curve Sketching






          share|cite|improve this answer









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          You need to do some analysis.I recommend take the following points.



          From basic function f and g:




          1. See when are f and g zero

          2. Find the max and min value of the f and g (example : for sin(x) +1 and -1)


          3. Plot the envelopes of the shape in the enlarged size to get an idea of the graph.



            OR



          4. Calculate the roots of function(sum) if possible.


          5. Analyse the value at the roots.

          6. Find the differential and analyze the differentiability

          7. Find local maxima and minimas and on the basis of differentiability plot the curve.

          8. You may want to analyze the concavity and convexity.For that,find the double differential.


          You may like to watch this video.
          Curve Sketching







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              You can think about the graph of $h(x)$ pointwise, adding the heights of the two graphs $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ at each point $x$. For example, if $f(1) = 2$ and $g(1) = 3$. $$h(1) = f(1) + g(1) = 2 + 3 = 5$$



              Everything is all good now.






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                You can think about the graph of $h(x)$ pointwise, adding the heights of the two graphs $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ at each point $x$. For example, if $f(1) = 2$ and $g(1) = 3$. $$h(1) = f(1) + g(1) = 2 + 3 = 5$$



                Everything is all good now.






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                  You can think about the graph of $h(x)$ pointwise, adding the heights of the two graphs $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ at each point $x$. For example, if $f(1) = 2$ and $g(1) = 3$. $$h(1) = f(1) + g(1) = 2 + 3 = 5$$



                  Everything is all good now.






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                  You can think about the graph of $h(x)$ pointwise, adding the heights of the two graphs $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ at each point $x$. For example, if $f(1) = 2$ and $g(1) = 3$. $$h(1) = f(1) + g(1) = 2 + 3 = 5$$



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