Math Problem Statement

Given: f(x) = 2x^2 + 3 and g(x) = 1/x, then find g(f(x)).

Solution

We need to compute g(f(x))g(f(x)), which means substituting f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x).

Given functions:

f(x)=2x2+3f(x) = 2x^2 + 3 g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x}

Step 1: Substitute f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x)

g(f(x))=g(2x2+3)g(f(x)) = g(2x^2 + 3) Since g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x}, replacing xx with f(x)f(x) gives: g(f(x))=12x2+3g(f(x)) = \frac{1}{2x^2 + 3}

Final Answer:

g(f(x))=12x2+3g(f(x)) = \frac{1}{2x^2 + 3}

Would you like a more detailed breakdown of any step?

Here are some related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How do you find f(g(x))f(g(x)) instead?
  2. What is the domain of g(f(x))g(f(x))?
  3. How do you determine if g(f(x))g(f(x)) is one-to-one?
  4. How would the answer change if g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2 instead?
  5. How do you find the inverse of g(f(x))g(f(x))?

Tip:

When composing functions, always check the domain of the inner function before substitution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra

Formulas

g(f(x)) = g(2x^2 + 3) = 1 / (2x^2 + 3)

Theorems

Composition of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11