Math Problem Statement

Find the domain and range of the composition f ∘ g based on the given mappings for functions g and f.

Solution

To find the domain and range of the composition fgf \circ g (where fg(x)=f(g(x))f \circ g(x) = f(g(x))), we need to analyze both functions gg and ff based on the mappings shown in the diagrams.

Step 1: Analyze gg

  1. Domain of gg: {0,1,3,5,8}\{0, 1, 3, 5, 8\}.
  2. Range of gg (i.e., outputs of gg for the inputs in its domain): {0,2,4,5,6}\{0, 2, 4, 5, 6\}.

Step 2: Analyze ff

  1. Domain of ff: {0,3,4,5,8,9}\{0, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9\}.
  2. Range of ff (i.e., outputs of ff for the inputs in its domain): {1,4,6,7,9}\{1, 4, 6, 7, 9\}.

Step 3: Determine fgf \circ g

For the composition fgf \circ g to be defined at a point xx, g(x)g(x) must be in the domain of ff.

  • g(0)=0g(0) = 0, and f(0)=1f(0) = 1.
  • g(1)=2g(1) = 2, but 2 is not in the domain of ff, so f(g(1))f(g(1)) is undefined.
  • g(3)=4g(3) = 4, and f(4)=6f(4) = 6.
  • g(5)=5g(5) = 5, and f(5)=7f(5) = 7.
  • g(8)=6g(8) = 6, and f(6)=9f(6) = 9.

From this, we see that fgf \circ g is defined for inputs {0,3,5,8}\{0, 3, 5, 8\}.

Final Answer:

  • Domain of fgf \circ g: {0,3,5,8}\{0, 3, 5, 8\}.
  • Range of fgf \circ g: {1,6,7,9}\{1, 6, 7, 9\}.

Would you like a detailed explanation of any step?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How do we determine the composition of two functions in general?
  2. What if the function gg had additional elements in its domain or range?
  3. How would the composition gfg \circ f differ from fgf \circ g?
  4. What are some practical applications of function compositions?
  5. How would an undefined composition value impact the domain?

Tip: When working with compositions, always check if the output of the first function (range) falls within the domain of the second function. This ensures the composition is well-defined.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Domain and Range

Formulas

f ∘ g(x) = f(g(x))

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 9-12)