Math Problem Statement

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Solution

The file contains an activity related to the composition of functions. Specifically, the task is to find (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) and (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x) for given pairs of functions.

Here are the functions from the document:

  1. f(x)=7x1f(x) = 7x - 1, g(x)=x1g(x) = x - 1
  2. f(x)=xf(x) = x, g(x)=12x+1g(x) = \frac{1}{2x + 1}
  3. f(x)=4x5f(x) = 4x - 5, g(x)=x+54g(x) = \frac{x + 5}{4}
  4. f(x)=9+xxf(x) = \frac{9 + x}{x}, g(x)=9x4xg(x) = \frac{9 - x}{4x}
  5. f(x)=2xf(x) = 2x, g(x)=x2g(x) = \frac{x}{2}

Would you like me to compute the compositions for these functions? If so, I can start with one and go step by step.

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is the domain of fgf \circ g for these functions?
  2. How does the composition of two functions affect their range?
  3. What happens if one of the functions is not one-to-one or onto?
  4. Can you find an inverse function for any of these compositions?
  5. What is the difference between fgf \circ g and gfg \circ f in terms of their graphical interpretation?

Tip: When composing functions, always simplify the inner function first to avoid errors during substitution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Domain and Range
Inverse Functions

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
(g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x))

Theorems

Function Composition Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12