Math Problem Statement

Use the graphs of f(x) and g(x) to evaluate the following function compositions: f(g(-1)), g(f(-4)), f(f(0)), and g(g(-3)).

Solution

Let's analyze the graphs and solve each composition of functions one by one.

1. f(g(1))f(g(-1))

  • First, we need to find g(1)g(-1) from the graph of g(x)g(x) (on the right). From the graph, when x=1x = -1, g(1)=3g(-1) = 3.
  • Now, use this value in f(x)f(x). We need to find f(3)f(3) from the graph of f(x)f(x) (on the left). From the graph, when x=3x = 3, f(3)=2f(3) = 2.
  • Therefore, f(g(1))=f(3)=2f(g(-1)) = f(3) = 2.

2. g(f(4))g(f(-4))

  • First, find f(4)f(-4) from the graph of f(x)f(x) (on the left). From the graph, when x=4x = -4, f(4)=5f(-4) = -5.
  • Now, use this value in g(x)g(x). We need to find g(5)g(-5) from the graph of g(x)g(x) (on the right). From the graph, when x=5x = -5, g(5)=5g(-5) = 5.
  • Therefore, g(f(4))=g(5)=5g(f(-4)) = g(-5) = 5.

3. f(f(0))f(f(0))

  • First, find f(0)f(0) from the graph of f(x)f(x) (on the left). From the graph, when x=0x = 0, f(0)=3f(0) = -3.
  • Now, use this value in f(x)f(x) again. We need to find f(3)f(-3). From the graph, when x=3x = -3, f(3)=1f(-3) = 1.
  • Therefore, f(f(0))=f(3)=1f(f(0)) = f(-3) = 1.

4. g(g(3))g(g(-3))

  • First, find g(3)g(-3) from the graph of g(x)g(x) (on the right). From the graph, when x=3x = -3, g(3)=3g(-3) = 3.
  • Now, use this value in g(x)g(x) again. We need to find g(3)g(3). From the graph, when x=3x = 3, g(3)=3g(3) = -3.
  • Therefore, g(g(3))=g(3)=3g(g(-3)) = g(3) = -3.

Final Answers:

  1. f(g(1))=2f(g(-1)) = 2
  2. g(f(4))=5g(f(-4)) = 5
  3. f(f(0))=1f(f(0)) = 1
  4. g(g(3))=3g(g(-3)) = -3

Do you want any detailed explanations for these steps?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is f(g(2))f(g(2))?
  2. What is g(f(2))g(f(-2))?
  3. Find f(g(0))f(g(0)).
  4. Calculate f(f(4))f(f(4)).
  5. Determine g(f(2))g(f(2)).

Tip: When working with compositions of functions, always evaluate the inner function first before moving to the outer one!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Graph Interpretation
Piecewise Functions

Formulas

f(g(x))
g(f(x))

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12