Math Problem Statement

If f ( x )

x − 9 and g ( x )

− 5 x − 3 ,

Evaluate: f ( g ( 6 ) )

-39 Incorrect

Find and simplify.
f ( g ( x ) )

Correct

Find and simplify.
g ( f ( x ) )

Correct

Find and simplify.
( g ∘ g ) ( x )

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Evaluate: ( f ∘ f ) ( − 10 )

Solution

Let's go step by step through the problems:

1. Find and simplify f(g(6))f(g(6)):

We are given:

  • f(x)=x9f(x) = x - 9
  • g(x)=5x3g(x) = -5x - 3

First, we need to find g(6)g(6): g(6)=5(6)3=303=33g(6) = -5(6) - 3 = -30 - 3 = -33 Now, substitute g(6)=33g(6) = -33 into f(x)f(x): f(g(6))=f(33)=339=42f(g(6)) = f(-33) = -33 - 9 = -42 So, f(g(6))=42f(g(6)) = -42.

2. Find and simplify f(g(x))f(g(x)):

We are looking for f(g(x))f(g(x)), which means we substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x): f(g(x))=f(5x3)=(5x3)9=5x12f(g(x)) = f(-5x - 3) = (-5x - 3) - 9 = -5x - 12 Thus, f(g(x))=5x12f(g(x)) = -5x - 12.

3. Find and simplify g(f(x))g(f(x)):

We need to substitute f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x): g(f(x))=g(x9)=5(x9)3=5x+453=5x+42g(f(x)) = g(x - 9) = -5(x - 9) - 3 = -5x + 45 - 3 = -5x + 42 Thus, g(f(x))=5x+42g(f(x)) = -5x + 42.

4. Find and simplify (gg)(x)(g \circ g)(x):

This represents g(g(x))g(g(x)), which means substituting g(x)g(x) into itself: g(g(x))=g(5x3)=5(5x3)3=25x+153=25x+12g(g(x)) = g(-5x - 3) = -5(-5x - 3) - 3 = 25x + 15 - 3 = 25x + 12 Thus, (gg)(x)=25x+12(g \circ g)(x) = 25x + 12.

5. Evaluate (ff)(10)(f \circ f)(-10):

This represents f(f(10))f(f(-10)). First, find f(10)f(-10): f(10)=109=19f(-10) = -10 - 9 = -19 Now, substitute 19-19 back into f(x)f(x): f(19)=199=28f(-19) = -19 - 9 = -28 Thus, (ff)(10)=28(f \circ f)(-10) = -28.


Summary of Results:

  1. f(g(6))=42f(g(6)) = -42
  2. f(g(x))=5x12f(g(x)) = -5x - 12
  3. g(f(x))=5x+42g(f(x)) = -5x + 42
  4. (gg)(x)=25x+12(g \circ g)(x) = 25x + 12
  5. (ff)(10)=28(f \circ f)(-10) = -28

Let me know if you'd like any further details or clarifications. Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is f(f(x))f(f(x)) in general form?
  2. How would you find g(g(2))g(g(2))?
  3. Can you solve f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) for xx?
  4. What is the inverse of f(x)f(x), if it exists?
  5. How do you find g1(x)g^{-1}(x) for the given g(x)g(x)?

Tip: When dealing with function composition, always substitute the inner function's result into the outer function step by step to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra

Formulas

f(g(x)) = f(-5x - 3) = -5x - 12
g(f(x)) = g(x - 9) = -5x + 42
(g ∘ g)(x) = g(g(x)) = 25x + 12
(f ∘ f)(-10) = -28

Theorems

Function Composition
Substitution

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11