Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = 1/x and g(x) = 3x + 2, find g(f(x)).

Solution

We are given two functions f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x} and g(x)=3x+2g(x) = 3x + 2, and we are asked to find g(f(x))g(f(x)).

To solve this:

  1. We first find f(x)f(x), which is 1x\frac{1}{x}.
  2. Now, substitute f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x) where xx appears. So: g(f(x))=g(1x)=3(1x)+2g(f(x)) = g\left( \frac{1}{x} \right) = 3\left( \frac{1}{x} \right) + 2 Simplifying this: g(f(x))=3x+2g(f(x)) = \frac{3}{x} + 2

This matches option B.

Would you like more details, or have any questions about this?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How would the solution change if f(x)=2xf(x) = \frac{2}{x}?
  2. Can you solve for g(f(x))g(f(x)) if g(x)=x2+1g(x) = x^2 + 1?
  3. What happens if f(x)f(x) is a polynomial function?
  4. How do we solve for g(f(x))g(f(x)) when both functions are rational functions?
  5. How does composing functions like this relate to the chain rule in calculus?

Tip: When composing functions, always substitute one function's output where the other function expects an input.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = 1/x
g(x) = 3x + 2

Theorems

Function Composition Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12