Math Problem Statement

Given the definitions of f(x) = -3x + 1 and g(x) = 3x^2 + 3x - 10, find the value of (g ∘ f)(0).

Solution

We are given the functions f(x)=3x+1f(x) = -3x + 1 and g(x)=3x2+3x10g(x) = 3x^2 + 3x - 10, and we are tasked with finding the value of (gf)(0)(g \circ f)(0), which means g(f(0))g(f(0)).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Find f(0)f(0): We first need to evaluate f(0)f(0) by substituting x=0x = 0 into the function f(x)=3x+1f(x) = -3x + 1: f(0)=3(0)+1=1f(0) = -3(0) + 1 = 1

  2. Find g(f(0))=g(1)g(f(0)) = g(1): Now that we know f(0)=1f(0) = 1, we substitute this into g(x)g(x), meaning we need to find g(1)g(1). Substituting x=1x = 1 into g(x)=3x2+3x10g(x) = 3x^2 + 3x - 10: g(1)=3(12)+3(1)10=3+310=4g(1) = 3(1^2) + 3(1) - 10 = 3 + 3 - 10 = -4

Final Answer:

(gf)(0)=g(f(0))=g(1)=4(g \circ f)(0) = g(f(0)) = g(1) = -4

Would you like more details on any step or further explanation?

Here are five questions related to this concept:

  1. What is the general definition of function composition?
  2. How do you find the composition of two functions?
  3. Can function composition be applied to non-linear functions?
  4. How can you determine the domain of a composite function?
  5. What happens if the inner function's range does not align with the outer function's domain?

Tip: When solving function compositions, always start by evaluating the inner function before applying the result to the outer function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

f(x) = -3x + 1
g(x) = 3x^2 + 3x - 10
(g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x))

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11