Math Problem Statement

Find f ∘ g ∘ h. f(x) = 4x − 5, g(x) = sin(x), h(x) = x2 (f ∘ g ∘ h)(x) =

Solution

To find (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x), we need to apply the composition of functions step by step. This notation means:

(fgh)(x)=f(g(h(x)))(f \circ g \circ h)(x) = f(g(h(x)))

Step 1: Apply h(x)h(x)

Given h(x)=x2h(x) = x^2, we replace h(x)h(x) in the expression: g(h(x))=g(x2)g(h(x)) = g(x^2)

Step 2: Apply g(x)g(x)

Given g(x)=sin(x)g(x) = \sin(x), we replace g(x2)g(x^2): g(x2)=sin(x2)g(x^2) = \sin(x^2)

Step 3: Apply f(x)f(x)

Given f(x)=4x5f(x) = 4x - 5, we replace f(g(x2))f(g(x^2)) with f(sin(x2))f(\sin(x^2)): f(sin(x2))=4sin(x2)5f(\sin(x^2)) = 4\sin(x^2) - 5

Final Answer:

(fgh)(x)=4sin(x2)5(f \circ g \circ h)(x) = 4\sin(x^2) - 5

Would you like more details on function composition or any other clarification?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How does function composition work in general?
  2. What are the domains and ranges of the individual functions?
  3. How would the result change if h(x)h(x) were a different function?
  4. Can you find the derivative of (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x)?
  5. How would you evaluate (fgh)(π)(f \circ g \circ h)(\pi)?

Tip: When composing functions, work from the innermost function outward, applying each step sequentially.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Trigonometry
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

(f ∘ g ∘ h)(x) = f(g(h(x)))
f(x) = 4x - 5
g(x) = sin(x)
h(x) = x^2

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12