Math Problem Statement

Use the graphs of f and g to evaluate the composite function (f ∘ g)(-3).

Solution

To find (fg)(3)(f \circ g)(-3), we need to evaluate the composite function f(g(3))f(g(-3)). Here’s the step-by-step process using the graphs:

  1. Find g(3)g(-3):

    • Locate x=3x = -3 on the x-axis and find the corresponding point on the red graph, which represents g(x)g(x).
    • From the graph, it appears that g(3)=3g(-3) = 3.
  2. Find f(g(3))=f(3)f(g(-3)) = f(3):

    • Now, locate x=3x = 3 on the x-axis and find the corresponding point on the blue graph, which represents f(x)f(x).
    • From the graph, it appears that f(3)=1f(3) = 1.

Thus, (fg)(3)=1(f \circ g)(-3) = 1.

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the meaning of a composite function in general terms?
  2. How would the result change if we were to calculate (gf)(3)(g \circ f)(-3) instead?
  3. What is the domain of the composite function (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  4. How can we algebraically represent the composition of two functions?
  5. What happens to the composite function (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) if the graphs of ff and gg are shifted?

Tip: When working with composite functions, always start from the innermost function and work outward.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composite Functions
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))

Theorems

Composition of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12