Math Problem Statement

Given F(u) = u + 2 and h(u) = u^2 - 3, find (F ∘ h)(u).

Solution

The given functions are:

F(u)=u+2F(u) = u + 2 h(u)=u23h(u) = u^2 - 3

You are asked to find (Fh)(u)(F \circ h)(u), which is the composition of the functions FF and hh. This means we need to substitute h(u)h(u) into F(u)F(u).

  1. First, substitute h(u)h(u) into F(u)F(u): (Fh)(u)=F(h(u))=F(u23)(F \circ h)(u) = F(h(u)) = F(u^2 - 3)

  2. Now, use the expression for F(u)F(u), which is F(u)=u+2F(u) = u + 2. Substitute u23u^2 - 3 in place of uu: F(u23)=(u23)+2F(u^2 - 3) = (u^2 - 3) + 2

  3. Simplify the expression: F(u23)=u23+2=u21F(u^2 - 3) = u^2 - 3 + 2 = u^2 - 1

Thus, (Fh)(u)=u21(F \circ h)(u) = u^2 - 1.

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Here are five related questions to explore this further:

  1. How do you compute the composition of functions in general?
  2. What are the conditions for the composition of two functions to exist?
  3. How do you graph the composition of two functions?
  4. What happens if the order of composition is reversed, i.e., (hF)(u)(h \circ F)(u)?
  5. Can function composition be applied to functions with multiple variables?

Tip: When solving compositions of functions, always start by substituting the inner function into the outer function and then simplify the result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra
Quadratics

Formulas

F(u) = u + 2
h(u) = u^2 - 3
(F ∘ h)(u) = F(h(u))

Theorems

Function Composition Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12