Find Values of x for Equal Functions

Find the Set of Values of \( x \)

Question:

Find the set of values of \(x\) for which the functions

\[ f(x)=3x^2-1 \]

and

\[ g(x)=x+3 \]

are equal.

Solution:

For equal functions,

\[ f(x)=g(x) \]

Therefore,

\[ 3x^2-1=x+3 \]

\[ 3x^2-x-4=0 \]

Factorizing,

\[ 3x^2-4x+3x-4=0 \]

\[ (x- \tfrac{4}{3})(3x+3)=0 \]

\[ (x+1)(3x-4)=0 \]

Hence,

\[ x=-1 \quad \text{or} \quad x=\frac43 \]

Therefore, the set of values is

\[ \boxed{\left\{-1,\frac43\right\}} \]

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