Math Problem Statement

Diketahui f(x) = (1 - x) / x, x ≠ 0 dan g(x) = x + 2. Hasil dari (g ∘ f)(x) adalah ...

Solution

We are given the functions:

  1. f(x)=1xxf(x) = \frac{1 - x}{x}, with x0x \neq 0.
  2. g(x)=x+2g(x) = x + 2.

The problem asks for (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x), which is the composition g(f(x))g(f(x)).

Step 1: Find f(x)f(x)

We have: f(x)=1xx=1x1.f(x) = \frac{1 - x}{x} = \frac{1}{x} - 1.

Step 2: Substitute f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x)

Since (gf)(x)=g(f(x))(g \circ f)(x) = g(f(x)), we substitute f(x)=1xxf(x) = \frac{1 - x}{x} into g(x)=x+2g(x) = x + 2:

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

Step 3: Simplify g(f(x))g(f(x))

To add 1xx\frac{1 - x}{x} and 22, we write 22 as 2xx\frac{2x}{x}:

g(f(x))=1xx+2xx=1x+2xx=1+xx.g(f(x)) = \frac{1 - x}{x} + \frac{2x}{x} = \frac{1 - x + 2x}{x} = \frac{1 + x}{x}.

Answer

Thus, (gf)(x)=1+xx(g \circ f)(x) = \frac{1 + x}{x}.

Looking at the answer choices, the correct answer is: D. 1x+1=1+xx.\text{D. } \frac{1}{x} + 1 = \frac{1 + x}{x}.

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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How do we find the domain of a composite function?
  2. What are the properties of composite functions?
  3. Can we break down composite functions involving rational expressions further?
  4. How would the answer change if g(x)g(x) were different?
  5. How do we find the inverse of a composite function?

Tip: When working with compositions, always carefully substitute and simplify, especially if fractions are involved.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra
Rational Functions

Formulas

f(x) = (1 - x) / x
g(x) = x + 2
(g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x))

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12