Math Problem Statement

Determine the value of (g ◦ f)(1)

Determine the value of (g ◦ f)(1)

Solution

To solve (gf)(1)(g \circ f)(1), we need to follow these steps:

  1. Understanding the notation: The notation (gf)(1)(g \circ f)(1) means we need to first apply the function f(x)f(x) to the input 11, and then apply the function g(x)g(x) to the result of f(1)f(1).

  2. Step 1: Finding f(1)f(1):

    • From the graph of f(x)f(x), we observe the value of f(1)f(1).
    • Looking at the graph, when x=1x = 1, f(x)=3f(x) = 3.
    • So, f(1)=3f(1) = 3.
  3. Step 2: Finding g(f(1))=g(3)g(f(1)) = g(3):

    • Now, we need to find g(3)g(3) by looking at the graph of g(x)g(x).
    • From the graph of g(x)g(x), when x=3x = 3, g(x)=1g(x) = 1.
    • So, g(3)=1g(3) = 1.
  4. Final result: (gf)(1)=g(f(1))=g(3)=1(g \circ f)(1) = g(f(1)) = g(3) = 1.

Thus, (gf)(1)=1(g \circ f)(1) = 1.


Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the value of f(2)f(2)?
  2. What is the value of g(2)g(2)?
  3. Calculate (fg)(1)(f \circ g)(1).
  4. Find (gf)(2)(g \circ f)(2).
  5. What is the domain of f(x)f(x) based on the graph?

Tip: When evaluating composite functions like (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x), always start from the innermost function and work outward.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Graphical Analysis
Linear Functions

Formulas

(g ◦ f)(x) = g(f(x))

Theorems

Definition of Composite Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11