Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the compositions of functions f, g, and h using the given graphs to determine values for questions 19 through 26.

Solution

To solve these problems, we need to evaluate the compositions of functions ff, gg, and hh based on the graphs provided. Let's go through each question step-by-step using the graphs to find the values.

Given Graphs:

  1. f(x)f(x): Top graph
  2. g(x)g(x): Middle graph
  3. h(x)h(x): Bottom graph

Let's evaluate each composition:


19. (fg)(2)(f \circ g)(2)

  1. Find g(2)g(2) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(2)=3g(2) = -3.
  2. Now, find f(3)f(-3) from the graph of f(x)f(x):

    • f(3)=5f(-3) = 5.

    Answer: (fg)(2)=5(f \circ g)(2) = 5.


20. f(g(1))f(g(1))

  1. Find g(1)g(1) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(1)=0g(1) = 0.
  2. Now, find f(0)f(0) from the graph of f(x)f(x):

    • f(0)=2f(0) = -2.

    Answer: f(g(1))=2f(g(1)) = -2.


21. g(h(2))g(h(-2))

  1. Find h(2)h(-2) from the graph of h(x)h(x):

    • h(2)=0h(-2) = 0.
  2. Now, find g(0)g(0) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(0)=1g(0) = -1.

    Answer: g(h(2))=1g(h(-2)) = -1.


22. (hh)(3)(h \circ h)(-3)

  1. Find h(3)h(-3) from the graph of h(x)h(x):

    • h(3)=1h(-3) = 1.
  2. Now, find h(1)h(1) from the graph of h(x)h(x):

    • h(1)=3h(1) = 3.

    Answer: (hh)(3)=3(h \circ h)(-3) = 3.


23. (hf)(2)(h \circ f)(-2)

  1. Find f(2)f(-2) from the graph of f(x)f(x):

    • f(2)=1f(-2) = 1.
  2. Now, find h(1)h(1) from the graph of h(x)h(x):

    • h(1)=3h(1) = 3.

    Answer: (hf)(2)=3(h \circ f)(-2) = 3.


24. g(g(3))g(g(-3))

  1. Find g(3)g(-3) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(3)=1g(-3) = 1.
  2. Now, find g(1)g(1) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(1)=0g(1) = 0.

    Answer: g(g(3))=0g(g(-3)) = 0.


25. g(h(f(2)))g(h(f(2)))

  1. Find f(2)f(2) from the graph of f(x)f(x):

    • f(2)=2f(2) = 2.
  2. Find h(2)h(2) from the graph of h(x)h(x):

    • h(2)=2h(2) = -2.
  3. Now, find g(2)g(-2) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(2)=4g(-2) = 4.

    Answer: g(h(f(2)))=4g(h(f(2))) = 4.


26. g(f(h(0)))g(f(h(0)))

  1. Find h(0)h(0) from the graph of h(x)h(x):

    • h(0)=2h(0) = -2.
  2. Find f(2)f(-2) from the graph of f(x)f(x):

    • f(2)=1f(-2) = 1.
  3. Now, find g(1)g(1) from the graph of g(x)g(x):

    • g(1)=0g(1) = 0.

    Answer: g(f(h(0)))=0g(f(h(0))) = 0.


Would you like a deeper explanation for any of these steps, or do you have any other questions?

Related Questions

  1. How do you interpret function compositions when given graphs?
  2. How would you approach solving compositions if the function values were not given graphically?
  3. Can you explain the difference between (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) and f(g(x))f(g(x)) in function notation?
  4. What are the key steps to evaluate nested functions systematically?
  5. How does domain and range affect evaluating compositions of functions?

Tip:

When evaluating compositions, always start from the innermost function and work outward for accurate results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Graph Interpretation
Function Evaluation

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
(g ∘ h)(x) = g(h(x))

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11