Math Problem Statement

For f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals 5 x plus 7 and g left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals x squared comma find the following composite functions and state the domain of each. ​(a)  fcircleg         ​ (b)  gcirclef           ​ (c)  fcirclef            ​ (d)  gcircleg

Solution

Given the functions f(x)=5x+7f(x) = 5x + 7 and g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2, let's solve the composite functions and determine the domains of each.

(a) fgf \circ g (this means f(g(x))f(g(x)))

f(g(x))=f(x2)=5(x2)+7=5x2+7f(g(x)) = f(x^2) = 5(x^2) + 7 = 5x^2 + 7

  • Domain: Since g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2 is a polynomial, and the function f(x)=5x2+7f(x) = 5x^2 + 7 is also a polynomial, the domain is all real numbers: (

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Composite Functions
Polynomial Functions
Domain of Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 5x + 7
g(x) = x^2
Composite function: (f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
(g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x))

Theorems

Polynomial Functions have domains of all real numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12