Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the indicated expression assuming that f(x) = √x, g(x) = (x + 1) / (x + 2), h(x) = |x - 1|. Solve: (f + g)(3) and (f o h)(-3).

Solution

Let's address the two problems from the image, based on the provided functions:

We are given the following functions:

  • f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x}
  • g(x)=x+1x+2g(x) = \frac{x + 1}{x + 2}
  • h(x)=x1h(x) = |x - 1|

Problem 1: (f+g)(3)(f + g)(3)

To solve (f+g)(3)(f + g)(3), we first evaluate each function separately at x=3x = 3, and then add their results:

  1. Evaluate f(3)f(3): f(3)=3f(3) = \sqrt{3}

  2. Evaluate g(3)g(3): g(3)=3+13+2=45g(3) = \frac{3 + 1}{3 + 2} = \frac{4}{5}

Now, add the two values: (f+g)(3)=f(3)+g(3)=3+45(f + g)(3) = f(3) + g(3) = \sqrt{3} + \frac{4}{5} This is the simplified form of (f+g)(3)(f + g)(3).


Problem 2: (fh)(3)(f \circ h)(-3)

To solve (fh)(3)(f \circ h)(-3), we first compute h(3)h(-3), and then use that result as the input for ff.

  1. Evaluate h(3)h(-3): h(3)=31=4=4h(-3) = |-3 - 1| = |-4| = 4

  2. Evaluate f(4)f(4): f(4)=4=2f(4) = \sqrt{4} = 2

Thus, (fh)(3)=f(h(3))=2(f \circ h)(-3) = f(h(-3)) = 2.


Would you like further clarification on any part of this? Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. What is (fg)(2)(f \cdot g)(2)?
  2. Can you compute (gh)(1)(g \circ h)(1)?
  3. What is the value of (f+h)(0)(f + h)(0)?
  4. What happens when you compute (gf)(4)(g \circ f)(4)?
  5. How do you interpret the behavior of f(x)f(x) as x0x \to 0?

Tip: When evaluating compositions of functions, work from the inside out, starting with the innermost function and then applying the outer function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Addition
Function Composition
Square Roots
Absolute Values

Formulas

f(x) = √x
g(x) = (x + 1) / (x + 2)
h(x) = |x - 1|
(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
(f o h)(x) = f(h(x))

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12