Math Problem Statement

Let 𝑓(π‘₯)=1π‘₯+5 and 𝑔(π‘₯)=π‘₯π‘₯βˆ’9 . Evaluate the following 𝑓(𝑔(π‘₯))

Solution

We are asked to find f(g(x))f(g(x)), where f(x)=1x+5f(x) = \frac{1}{x+5} and g(x)=xxβˆ’9g(x) = \frac{x}{x-9}.

To evaluate f(g(x))f(g(x)), we substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x):

f(g(x))=f(xxβˆ’9)f(g(x)) = f\left(\frac{x}{x-9}\right) Since f(x)=1x+5f(x) = \frac{1}{x+5}, we replace xx in f(x)f(x) with xxβˆ’9\frac{x}{x-9}:

f(g(x))=1(xxβˆ’9)+5f(g(x)) = \frac{1}{\left(\frac{x}{x-9}\right) + 5}

Now, let's simplify the denominator:

(xxβˆ’9)+5=xxβˆ’9+5(xβˆ’9)xβˆ’9=x+5(xβˆ’9)xβˆ’9\left(\frac{x}{x-9}\right) + 5 = \frac{x}{x-9} + \frac{5(x-9)}{x-9} = \frac{x + 5(x-9)}{x-9} Simplifying further: x+5(xβˆ’9)=x+5xβˆ’45=6xβˆ’45x + 5(x-9) = x + 5x - 45 = 6x - 45

So the expression becomes:

f(g(x))=16xβˆ’45xβˆ’9=xβˆ’96xβˆ’45f(g(x)) = \frac{1}{\frac{6x - 45}{x-9}} = \frac{x-9}{6x-45}

Thus, the simplified expression for f(g(x))f(g(x)) is:

f(g(x))=xβˆ’96xβˆ’45f(g(x)) = \frac{x-9}{6x-45}

Would you like a deeper explanation or any details on the steps? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What are the domain restrictions for f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  2. How would you evaluate g(f(x))g(f(x))?
  3. How do you simplify rational expressions?
  4. What happens when x=9x = 9 for the function g(x)g(x)?
  5. How does function composition affect the domain and range?

Tip: Always check for any restrictions in the domain when dealing with rational functions, as division by zero can occur.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Rational Functions
Simplification

Formulas

f(x) = 1/(x + 5)
g(x) = x/(x - 9)
f(g(x)) = f(g(x)) = 1/[(x/(x - 9)) + 5]

Theorems

Function Composition
Rational Expression Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12