Math Problem Statement
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Part 1
Suppose two function machines are hooked up in a sequence, so the output chute of machine g empties into the input hopper of machine f. Such a coupling of machines, which is defined if the range of g is a subset of the domain of f, is called the composition of f and g and can be written
F(x)equals=f left parenthesis g left parenthesis x right parenthesis right parenthesisf(g(x)).
Suppose f is the
doublingdoubling
function
f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals 2 xf(x)=2x
and g is the "add
44"
function
g left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals x plus 4g(x)=x+4.
Then
F(4)equals=f left parenthesis g left parenthesis 4 right parenthesis right parenthesisf(g(4))equals=f(4plus+44)equals=f(88)equals=22times×88equals=1616.
Evaluate
f left parenthesis g left parenthesis x right parenthesis right parenthesisf(g(x))
for x equals 0 comma 1 comma 2 comma and 3.x=0, 1, 2, and 3.
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f left parenthesis g left parenthesis 0 right parenthesis right parenthesisf(g(0))equals=enter your response here
Solution
To evaluate the composition of the functions for and , we follow the steps below:
Given:
- (doubling function),
- (add 4 function),
- Composition .
We will evaluate step-by-step for each value of :
1. For :
Thus, .
2. For :
Thus, .
3. For :
Thus, .
4. For :
Thus, .
Summary:
- ,
- ,
- ,
- .
Would you like more details on function composition or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you find the composition of two functions in general?
- What are the domain and range of the composed function ?
- How does function composition change if one of the functions is non-linear?
- Can you explain the significance of the order in function composition?
- What happens if the range of is not within the domain of ?
Tip: When composing functions, always evaluate the inner function first before applying the outer function.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Function Composition
Basic Algebra
Linear Functions
Formulas
f(g(x)) = f(x + 4)
f(x) = 2x
g(x) = x + 4
Theorems
Function Composition
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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