Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = x / (x-7) and g(x) = 3 / x

Find the function of f(g(x))

Solution

To find the function f(g(x))f(g(x)), we need to substitute g(x)g(x) into the function f(x)f(x).

Given: f(x)=xx7f(x) = \frac{x}{x - 7} g(x)=3xg(x) = \frac{3}{x}

We substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x):

f(g(x))=f(3x)f(g(x)) = f\left(\frac{3}{x}\right)

Now, replace xx in f(x)f(x) with 3x\frac{3}{x}:

f(g(x))=3x3x7f(g(x)) = \frac{\frac{3}{x}}{\frac{3}{x} - 7}

Next, simplify the expression:

f(g(x))=3x37xxf(g(x)) = \frac{\frac{3}{x}}{\frac{3 - 7x}{x}}

Simplify further:

f(g(x))=3/x(37x)/x=337xf(g(x)) = \frac{3/x}{(3 - 7x)/x} = \frac{3}{3 - 7x}

So, the function f(g(x))f(g(x)) is:

f(g(x))=337xf(g(x)) = \frac{3}{3 - 7x}

Would you like more details or have any questions about this process?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the domain of f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  2. What is g(f(x))g(f(x))?
  3. How do you determine the inverse of f(x)f(x)?
  4. What happens if x=7x = 7 in f(x)f(x)?
  5. How would you graph f(g(x))f(g(x))?

Tip: When substituting functions, ensure all instances of the variable are replaced correctly to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Composition of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12