Math Problem Statement

Given the two functions f(x) = ln(4x - 1) and g(x) = (x + 3)^2, calculate (f ∘ g)(19). Round your final answer to two decimal places.

Solution

To solve the problem (fg)(19)(f \circ g)(19), where f(x)=ln(4x1)f(x) = \ln(4x - 1) and g(x)=(x+3)2g(x) = (x + 3)^2, we proceed step by step:

  1. Compute g(19)g(19): g(x)=(x+3)2g(x) = (x + 3)^2 Substituting x=19x = 19: g(19)=(19+3)2=222=484g(19) = (19 + 3)^2 = 22^2 = 484

  2. Substitute g(19)=484g(19) = 484 into f(x)f(x): f(x)=ln(4x1)f(x) = \ln(4x - 1) Substituting x=484x = 484: f(484)=ln(4(484)1)=ln(19361)=ln(1935)f(484) = \ln(4(484) - 1) = \ln(1936 - 1) = \ln(1935)

  3. Evaluate ln(1935)\ln(1935): Using a calculator or computational tool: ln(1935)7.57\ln(1935) \approx 7.57

Final Answer:

(fg)(19)7.57(f \circ g)(19) \approx 7.57

Let me know if you want further explanation or additional questions! Here are related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How does the domain of g(x)g(x) affect the composition f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  2. What is the significance of the natural logarithm in f(x)f(x)?
  3. Can f(g(x))f(g(x)) be expressed symbolically without numerical evaluation?
  4. What happens if g(x)g(x) results in a value that makes f(x)f(x) undefined?
  5. How would the process differ if g(x)g(x) had a cubic term instead?

Tip: Always check if the composed function f(g(x))f(g(x)) is valid within its domain before substituting values!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Natural Logarithm
Algebra

Formulas

f(g(x)) = f(x) ∘ g(x)
g(x) = (x + 3)^2
f(x) = ln(4x - 1)

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12