Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = x^4 + 6, g(x) = x - 5, and h(x) = √x, then find f(g(h(x)))?

Solution

We are asked to evaluate f(g(h(x)))f(g(h(x))) given the following functions:

f(x)=x4+6,g(x)=x5,h(x)=x.f(x) = x^4 + 6, \quad g(x) = x - 5, \quad h(x) = \sqrt{x}.

Let's break this down step by step.

Step 1: Evaluate h(x)h(x)

h(x)=x.h(x) = \sqrt{x}.

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

We need to substitute h(x)=xh(x) = \sqrt{x} into g(x)=x5g(x) = x - 5. g(h(x))=g(x)=x5.g(h(x)) = g(\sqrt{x}) = \sqrt{x} - 5.

Step 3: Apply f(x)f(x) to g(h(x))g(h(x))

Now substitute g(h(x))=x5g(h(x)) = \sqrt{x} - 5 into f(x)=x4+6f(x) = x^4 + 6. f(g(h(x)))=f(x5)=(x5)4+6.f(g(h(x))) = f(\sqrt{x} - 5) = (\sqrt{x} - 5)^4 + 6.

Thus, the final expression for f(g(h(x)))f(g(h(x))) is: f(g(h(x)))=(x5)4+6.f(g(h(x))) = (\sqrt{x} - 5)^4 + 6.

Would you like further details on how to expand or simplify this result? Here are a few related questions you can consider:

  1. What is the expanded form of (x5)4(\sqrt{x} - 5)^4?
  2. How do you compose functions in general?
  3. What are some applications of composite functions in real-life problems?
  4. How can you verify if two functions are inverses using compositions?
  5. What happens if we change one of the functions in the composition?

Tip: When working with nested functions, start from the innermost function and work your way outward to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Composition of Functions
Exponents and Roots

Formulas

f(x) = x^4 + 6
g(x) = x - 5
h(x) = √x

Theorems

Composition of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12