Math Problem Statement

H(x) is f(√x)

Solution

Given that H(x)=f(x)H(x) = f(\sqrt{x}), this equation defines a composite function, where the input to the function ff is the square root of xx. The function H(x)H(x) represents a transformation of f(x)f(x), where xx is replaced by x\sqrt{x}.

Understanding the Composition:

  1. Domain of H(x)H(x):
    Since x\sqrt{x} is only defined for x0x \geq 0, the domain of H(x)H(x) will also be limited to non-negative values of xx. Hence, the domain of H(x)H(x) is [0,)[0, \infty).

  2. Behavior of H(x)H(x):

    • When x=0x = 0, H(x)=f(0)H(x) = f(0).
    • For x>0x > 0, H(x)H(x) depends on how ff behaves at x\sqrt{x}. This means that H(x)H(x) transforms the behavior of ff, compressing or expanding it according to the square root function.

Would you like to know how this function behaves for a specific f(x)f(x)? Or any other details?


Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the derivative of H(x)H(x) in terms of f(x)f'(x)?
  2. How would the graph of H(x)H(x) look for different f(x)f(x)?
  3. How does the domain and range of H(x)H(x) compare to f(x)f(x)?
  4. If f(x)f(x) is an exponential function, what would be the effect on H(x)H(x)?
  5. Can we express an inverse function for H(x)H(x)?

Tip: When dealing with composite functions, always check how the inner function affects the domain and range of the outer function!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composite Functions
Square Roots
Function Transformations

Formulas

H(x) = f(√x)
Domain of H(x): x ≥ 0

Theorems

Domain and Range Theorem
Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12