Math Problem Statement

Use the table below to evaluate f(g(-3)) and g(f(4)).

Solution

Let's evaluate the two expressions step by step using the provided table.

  1. For f(g(3))f(g(-3)):

    • First, find g(3)g(-3). According to the table, g(3)=1g(-3) = -1.
    • Next, find f(1)f(-1). From the table, f(1)=2f(-1) = 2.

    So, f(g(3))=f(1)=2f(g(-3)) = f(-1) = 2.

  2. For g(f(4))g(f(4)):

    • First, find f(4)f(4). According to the table, f(4)=3f(4) = -3.
    • Next, find g(3)g(-3). From the table, g(3)=1g(-3) = -1.

    So, g(f(4))=g(3)=1g(f(4)) = g(-3) = -1.

Final Results:

  • f(g(3))=2f(g(-3)) = 2
  • g(f(4))=1g(f(4)) = -1

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you can explore:

  1. How do you compose functions like f(g(x))f(g(x)) for different values of xx?
  2. Can you explain why composing functions involves applying one function after the other?
  3. How would you evaluate g(g(3))g(g(-3)) using the table?
  4. How do function tables help in understanding function composition?
  5. Can you find f(f(5))f(f(5)) using the table?

Tip: When composing functions, always start with the innermost function and work outward.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Tables of Values
Algebra

Formulas

f(g(x))
g(f(x))

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10