Math Problem Statement

Given functions f(t) = sqrt(t) and g(t) = 1 - t^5, construct the composite functions (f ∘ g)(t) and (g ∘ f)(t). Then, determine each composite function's domain using interval notation.

Solution

The question provided asks to construct the composite functions (fg)(t)(f \circ g)(t) and (gf)(t)(g \circ f)(t) for the given functions:

f(t)=tf(t) = \sqrt{t} g(t)=1t5g(t) = 1 - t^5

After constructing the composites, we are also asked to determine the domain of each composite function using interval notation.

1. Composite Function (fg)(t)(f \circ g)(t)

This represents f(g(t))f(g(t)). To construct it, substitute g(t)g(t) into f(t)f(t):

(fg)(t)=f(g(t))=f(1t5)=1t5(f \circ g)(t) = f(g(t)) = f(1 - t^5) = \sqrt{1 - t^5}

For the domain, the expression inside the square root, 1t51 - t^5, must be non-negative:

1t501 - t^5 \geq 0 t51t^5 \leq 1 t1t \leq 1

Thus, the domain for (fg)(t)(f \circ g)(t) is (,1](-\infty, 1].

2. Composite Function (gf)(t)(g \circ f)(t)

This represents g(f(t))g(f(t)). To construct it, substitute f(t)f(t) into g(t)g(t):

(gf)(t)=g(f(t))=g(t)=1(t)5=1t5/2(g \circ f)(t) = g(f(t)) = g(\sqrt{t}) = 1 - (\sqrt{t})^5 = 1 - t^{5/2}

For the domain, we require that t0t \geq 0 because f(t)=tf(t) = \sqrt{t} requires non-negative values of tt.

Thus, the domain for (gf)(t)(g \circ f)(t) is [0,)[0, \infty).

Final Answer:

  1. (fg)(t)=1t5(f \circ g)(t) = \sqrt{1 - t^5}, domain: (,1](-\infty, 1]
  2. (gf)(t)=1t5/2(g \circ f)(t) = 1 - t^{5/2}, domain: [0,)[0, \infty)

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 relative questions to expand on this information:

  1. How would the domain change if g(t)g(t) involved a higher degree polynomial?
  2. What are the steps for finding the range of composite functions?
  3. How would the composition change if f(t)f(t) were a rational function?
  4. Can the domain of a composite function be larger than that of its components?
  5. How would you find the inverse of the composite function (fg)(t)(f \circ g)(t)?

Tip: Always consider both the inner and outer functions when determining the domain of a composite function, as both influence the valid input values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composite Functions
Domain and Range
Radical Functions
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(t) = f(g(t))
(g ∘ f)(t) = g(f(t))

Theorems

The domain of a composite function is determined by the domains of the inner and outer functions.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12