Math Problem Statement

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

Find the function of g(f(x))

Solution

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

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

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

g(f(x))=g(xx7)g(f(x)) = g\left(\frac{x}{x - 7}\right)

Now, replace xx in g(x)g(x) with xx7\frac{x}{x - 7}:

g(f(x))=3xx7g(f(x)) = \frac{3}{\frac{x}{x - 7}}

Next, simplify the expression:

g(f(x))=3(x7)xg(f(x)) = \frac{3 \cdot (x - 7)}{x}

Distribute the 3 in the numerator:

g(f(x))=3x21xg(f(x)) = \frac{3x - 21}{x}

Simplify further:

g(f(x))=321xg(f(x)) = 3 - \frac{21}{x}

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

g(f(x))=321xg(f(x)) = 3 - \frac{21}{x}

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 g(f(x))g(f(x))?
  2. What is f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  3. How do you determine the inverse of g(x)g(x)?
  4. What is the value of g(f(7))g(f(7))?
  5. How would you graph g(f(x))g(f(x))?

Tip: When working with composite functions, always check for simplifications that might make the function easier to understand or work with.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Composite Functions
Rational Functions

Formulas

Composite function formula
Rational function formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School