Math Problem Statement

If f (x) = x² - 2x and g (x) = x + 1 find f g (x)

Solution

To find f(g(x))f(g(x)), we first need to evaluate g(x)g(x) and then substitute that result into f(x)f(x).

  1. Find g(x)g(x): g(x)=x+1g(x) = x + 1

  2. Substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x): f(g(x))=f(x+1)f(g(x)) = f(x + 1)

  3. Evaluate f(x+1)f(x + 1): f(x)=x22xf(x) = x^2 - 2x Substitute x+1x + 1 into f(x)f(x): f(x+1)=(x+1)22(x+1)f(x + 1) = (x + 1)^2 - 2(x + 1)

  4. Simplify: =(x2+2x+1)(2x+2)= (x^2 + 2x + 1) - (2x + 2) =x2+2x+12x2= x^2 + 2x + 1 - 2x - 2 =x21= x^2 - 1

Thus, f(g(x))=x21f(g(x)) = x^2 - 1.

If you need any further details or have questions, let me know! Here are some follow-up questions you might consider:

  1. What is g(f(x))g(f(x))?
  2. How would you graph f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?
  3. Can you find the roots of f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  4. How would you find the derivative of f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  5. What would happen if g(x)g(x) was defined differently?

Tip: Always remember to substitute carefully when working with composite functions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Composite Functions

Formulas

f(g(x)) = f(x + 1)
f(x) = x^2 - 2x

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11