Math Problem Statement

Express the function h(x)=1/x+2 in the form f of g if g(x)=(x+2). find the function f(x)

Solution

To express the function h(x)=1x+2h(x) = \frac{1}{x+2} in the form h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)), given that g(x)=x+2g(x) = x + 2, we follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

  1. Understand the function form: The function h(x)h(x) is to be expressed as a composition of two functions, f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x), where: h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)) and g(x)=x+2g(x) = x + 2.

  2. Substitute g(x)g(x) into h(x)h(x): Since g(x)=x+2g(x) = x + 2, the expression h(x)=1x+2h(x) = \frac{1}{x+2} can be written as: h(x)=1g(x)h(x) = \frac{1}{g(x)}

  3. Identify the function f(x)f(x): From the equation above, we see that f(g(x))=1g(x)f(g(x)) = \frac{1}{g(x)}. Therefore, the function f(x)f(x) is: f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}

Conclusion:

Thus, the function f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}.

Would you like to go over more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the domain of the function h(x)=1x+2h(x) = \frac{1}{x+2}?
  2. How would you find the inverse of the function f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}?
  3. What is the composition of f(g(x))f(g(x)) if g(x)=2xg(x) = 2x?
  4. How do you differentiate h(x)=1x+2h(x) = \frac{1}{x+2}?
  5. What transformations does the function f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x} undergo to become h(x)=1x+2h(x) = \frac{1}{x+2}?

Tip: When composing functions, always check if any domain restrictions carry over from the inner function to the overall composition.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra

Formulas

h(x) = f(g(x))
g(x) = x + 2
f(x) = 1/x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11