Math Problem Statement

Use the table to evaluate (f ∘ g)(6) and (f ∘ f)(5).

Solution

Let's solve these two problems step-by-step:

Question 11: (fg)(6)(f \circ g)(6)

  1. Understand the composition: (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) means f(g(x))f(g(x)). First, find g(6)g(6) and then substitute it into f(x)f(x).
  2. Locate g(6)g(6):
    • From the g(x)g(x) row, when x=6x = 6, g(6)=4g(6) = 4.
  3. Substitute g(6)g(6) into f(x)f(x):
    • Now, find f(4)f(4) using the f(x)f(x) row. When x=4x = 4, f(4)=6f(4) = 6.
  4. Final answer: (fg)(6)=6(f \circ g)(6) = 6.

Question 12: (ff)(5)(f \circ f)(5)

  1. Understand the composition: (ff)(x)(f \circ f)(x) means f(f(x))f(f(x)). First, find f(5)f(5) and then substitute it into f(x)f(x).
  2. Locate f(5)f(5):
    • From the f(x)f(x) row, when x=5x = 5, f(5)=2f(5) = 2.
  3. Substitute f(5)f(5) into f(x)f(x):
    • Now, find f(2)f(2) using the f(x)f(x) row. When x=2x = 2, f(2)=3f(2) = 3.
  4. Final answer: (ff)(5)=3(f \circ f)(5) = 3.

Let me know if you'd like detailed explanations for any part! Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you compute the composition of three functions, e.g., (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x)?
  2. What is the significance of the order of composition in functions?
  3. How does function composition differ from standard addition or multiplication of functions?
  4. Can compositions like (gg)(x)(g \circ g)(x) ever result in undefined values?
  5. What happens if one of the functions is a constant function (e.g., g(x)=cg(x) = c)?

Tip: Always start from the innermost function when evaluating compositions. This ensures accuracy and logical order!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Function Evaluation
Tables

Formulas

Function composition: (f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
Nested function evaluation for repeated compositions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12