Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 3x + 3 and g(x) = 2x^2 + 2x. After simplifying, find (f ∘ g)(x).

Solution

Let's solve the given problem step-by-step.

We are given:

  1. f(x)=3x+3f(x) = 3x + 3
  2. g(x)=2x2+2xg(x) = 2x^2 + 2x

We are tasked with finding (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x), which means f(g(x))f(g(x)).

Steps:

  1. Substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x): f(g(x))=f(2x2+2x)f(g(x)) = f(2x^2 + 2x).

  2. Replace xx in f(x)f(x) with g(x)g(x): Since f(x)=3x+3f(x) = 3x + 3, replacing xx with g(x)g(x) gives: f(g(x))=3(2x2+2x)+3f(g(x)) = 3(2x^2 + 2x) + 3

  3. Simplify the expression: Distribute the 33 across the terms inside the parentheses: f(g(x))=6x2+6x+3f(g(x)) = 6x^2 + 6x + 3

Final Answer:

(fg)(x)=6x2+6x+3(f \circ g)(x) = 6x^2 + 6x + 3

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Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do we find (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x), and how does it differ from (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  2. What are the domain and range of the composite function (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  3. How do we compute the derivative of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) using the chain rule?
  4. What happens if g(x)g(x) is a trigonometric function instead of a polynomial?
  5. How do we verify that a given function is a valid composition of two functions?

Tip: Always substitute carefully when dealing with composite functions to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Polynomials
Simplification

Formulas

f(g(x)) = f(g(x)) = f(expression) where x in f(x) is replaced by g(x)

Theorems

Function Composition Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11