Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 2x-3 and g(x) = 4x, find (fog)(x).

Answer: Question 4

Solution

To find (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x), also written as f(g(x))f(g(x)), you need to substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x). Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. f(x)=2x3f(x) = 2x - 3
  2. g(x)=4xg(x) = 4x

Now, find f(g(x))f(g(x)), which means we will substitute g(x)=4xg(x) = 4x into f(x)f(x).

f(g(x))=f(4x)f(g(x)) = f(4x)

Substitute 4x4x into the expression for f(x)f(x):

f(4x)=2(4x)3=8x3f(4x) = 2(4x) - 3 = 8x - 3

Thus, (fg)(x)=8x3(f \circ g)(x) = 8x - 3.


Would you like more details on this process, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x) for the same functions?
  2. How do you find the inverse of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?
  3. What is the domain and range of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  4. How do you compose three functions, like (hgf)(x)(h \circ g \circ f)(x)?
  5. How does the composition of functions affect their derivatives in calculus?

Tip: Always check the domain of the inner function when performing compositions, as this can affect the domain of the overall composition.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Composition

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
f(x) = 2x - 3
g(x) = 4x

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11