Math Problem Statement

Given the functions f(x) = x - 5 and g(x) = x + 5, evaluate the composite functions: 1. What is f(g(11))? 2. What is g(f(11))?

Solution

The image shows a math problem asking to evaluate two composite functions using the given functions:

  1. f(x)=x5f(x) = x - 5
  2. g(x)=x+5g(x) = x + 5

The questions are:

  1. What is f(g(11))f(g(11))?
  2. What is g(f(11))g(f(11))?

Solution:

1. Evaluating f(g(11))f(g(11)):

First, find g(11)g(11):

g(11)=11+5=16g(11) = 11 + 5 = 16

Now, substitute g(11)g(11) into f(x)f(x):

f(g(11))=f(16)=165=11f(g(11)) = f(16) = 16 - 5 = 11

So, f(g(11))=11f(g(11)) = 11.

2. Evaluating g(f(11))g(f(11)):

First, find f(11)f(11):

f(11)=115=6f(11) = 11 - 5 = 6

Now, substitute f(11)f(11) into g(x)g(x):

g(f(11))=g(6)=6+5=11g(f(11)) = g(6) = 6 + 5 = 11

So, g(f(11))=11g(f(11)) = 11.

Final Answers:

  1. f(g(11))=11f(g(11)) = 11
  2. g(f(11))=11g(f(11)) = 11

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  4. What are some practical applications of composite functions?
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Tip:

When evaluating composite functions, always work from the inside out, starting with the innermost function first.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composite Functions
Function Evaluation

Formulas

f(x) = x - 5
g(x) = x + 5

Theorems

Composite Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10