Math Problem Statement

Find (fog) (x). f(x) = 6x-5 g (x) = -6x + 1 Write your answer as a polynomial in simplest form. (fog) (x)=

Solution

To find (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x), we calculate f(g(x))f(g(x)). This involves substituting g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x).

Given Functions:

  • f(x)=6x5f(x) = 6x - 5
  • g(x)=6x+1g(x) = -6x + 1

Substitution:

  1. Substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x): f(g(x))=f(6x+1)f(g(x)) = f(-6x + 1)

  2. Replace xx in f(x)f(x) with 6x+1-6x + 1: f(6x+1)=6(6x+1)5f(-6x + 1) = 6(-6x + 1) - 5

  3. Simplify: f(6x+1)=6(6x)+6(1)5f(-6x + 1) = 6(-6x) + 6(1) - 5 f(6x+1)=36x+65f(-6x + 1) = -36x + 6 - 5 f(6x+1)=36x+1f(-6x + 1) = -36x + 1

Final Answer:

(fg)(x)=36x+1(f \circ g)(x) = -36x + 1

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x) for the given functions?
  2. How do you verify if f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) are inverses of each other?
  3. Can you determine the domain and range of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  4. What happens when f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x)?
  5. How does composition of functions relate to transformations of graphs?

Tip: Always double-check substitution and simplification steps to avoid errors in composition!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Composition
Polynomials

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12