Math Problem Statement

f(x)=x-2/x+2 ;g(x)1/xf(x)=f\left(x\right)=

Solution

Given the functions f(x)=x2x+2f(x) = \frac{x-2}{x+2} and g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x}, it seems like you want to find the composition of these functions, specifically f(g(x))f(g(x)).

The composition f(g(x))f(g(x)) means substituting g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x):

f(g(x))=f(1x)f(g(x)) = f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)

Substitute g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x} into f(x)=x2x+2f(x) = \frac{x-2}{x+2}:

f(1x)=(1x)2(1x)+2f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) - 2}{\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) + 2}

Now, simplify the expression:

f(1x)=12xx1+2xxf\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{\frac{1 - 2x}{x}}{\frac{1 + 2x}{x}}

Since the denominators are the same, they cancel out:

f(1x)=12x1+2xf\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{1 - 2x}{1 + 2x}

So, the composition of the functions is:

f(g(x))=12x1+2xf(g(x)) = \frac{1 - 2x}{1 + 2x}

Do you have any questions or would you like a more detailed explanation?


Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you find the domain of f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  2. Can you determine the range of f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  3. What happens if you try to find g(f(x))g(f(x))?
  4. How do you differentiate f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  5. How would you solve for xx if f(g(x))=0f(g(x)) = 0?

Tip: When composing functions, always be cautious about the domains of the original functions. The composition is only valid where both functions are defined.