Math Problem Statement

g°f) (x) = 2x² + 6x -7 f(x)= x² + 3x - 4 g(x)=?

Solution

To find the function g(x)g(x), we are given that:

(gf)(x)=g(f(x))=2x2+6x7(g \circ f)(x) = g(f(x)) = 2x^2 + 6x - 7 f(x)=x2+3x4f(x) = x^2 + 3x - 4

This means that g(f(x))=2x2+6x7g(f(x)) = 2x^2 + 6x - 7, and we need to express g(x)g(x) such that when we substitute f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x), we get 2x2+6x72x^2 + 6x - 7.

Let's assume that g(x)g(x) is of the form g(x)=ax+bg(x) = ax + b. To solve this, we need to find aa and bb.

Substitute f(x)f(x) into g(x)g(x):

g(f(x))=a(f(x))+b=a(x2+3x4)+bg(f(x)) = a(f(x)) + b = a(x^2 + 3x - 4) + b

Now expand:

g(f(x))=a(x2+3x4)+b=ax2+3ax4a+bg(f(x)) = a(x^2 + 3x - 4) + b = ax^2 + 3ax - 4a + b

We know that g(f(x))=2x2+6x7g(f(x)) = 2x^2 + 6x - 7, so we can compare coefficients:

ax2+3ax4a+b=2x2+6x7ax^2 + 3ax - 4a + b = 2x^2 + 6x - 7

From the comparison of coefficients, we get:

  1. a=2a = 2 (from the x2x^2 terms)
  2. 3a=63a = 6 which is also true since 3×2=63 \times 2 = 6 (from the xx terms)
  3. 4a+b=7-4a + b = -7

Substitute a=2a = 2 into the third equation:

4(2)+b=7    8+b=7    b=1-4(2) + b = -7 \implies -8 + b = -7 \implies b = 1

Thus, g(x)=2x+1g(x) = 2x + 1.

Final Answer:

g(x)=2x+1g(x) = 2x + 1

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you compose functions in general?
  2. What happens if f(x)f(x) is a higher-degree polynomial?
  3. How can you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  4. How do you solve for unknowns in function compositions?
  5. What other forms can a composite function take?

Tip: When comparing functions, always align terms by their degree (constant, linear, quadratic, etc.) to easily match coefficients.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra

Formulas

g(f(x)) = 2x² + 6x - 7
f(x) = x² + 3x - 4
g(x) = ax + b

Theorems

Function Composition
Polynomial Expansion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12