Math Problem Statement

Find (f ∘ g ∘ h)(x) given that f(x) = x^4 + 8, g(x) = x - 7, and h(x) = sqrt(x).

Solution

The problem in the image asks you to find (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x), given the following functions:

f(x)=x4+8,g(x)=x7,h(x)=x.f(x) = x^4 + 8, \quad g(x) = x - 7, \quad h(x) = \sqrt{x}.

To find (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x), we need to perform the composition of functions. This means that we evaluate h(x)h(x) first, then g(h(x))g(h(x)), and finally f(g(h(x)))f(g(h(x))).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Start with h(x)h(x): h(x)=x.h(x) = \sqrt{x}.

  2. Next, apply g(x)g(x) to h(x)h(x): g(h(x))=g(x)=x7.g(h(x)) = g(\sqrt{x}) = \sqrt{x} - 7.

  3. Finally, apply f(x)f(x) to g(h(x))g(h(x)): f(g(h(x)))=f(x7)=(x7)4+8.f(g(h(x))) = f(\sqrt{x} - 7) = (\sqrt{x} - 7)^4 + 8.

    To expand (x7)4(\sqrt{x} - 7)^4, you can apply the binomial theorem or expand step-by-step, but for now, you can leave the answer in this form: f(g(h(x)))=(x7)4+8.f(g(h(x))) = (\sqrt{x} - 7)^4 + 8.

Thus, the final answer for (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x) is:

(fgh)(x)=(x7)4+8.(f \circ g \circ h)(x) = (\sqrt{x} - 7)^4 + 8.

Would you like me to expand (x7)4(\sqrt{x} - 7)^4 further? Let me know if you have any questions.


Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. What happens if we change f(x)f(x) to a different function, like f(x)=x2+5f(x) = x^2 + 5?
  2. How do we compute (gfh)(x)(g \circ f \circ h)(x) instead of (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x)?
  3. What is the domain of (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x)?
  4. Can we simplify (fgh)(x)(f \circ g \circ h)(x) for specific values of xx?
  5. How do compositions of functions behave under different types of functions (e.g., linear, quadratic)?

Tip: When composing functions, always start from the innermost function and work your way out step-by-step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra
Radicals

Formulas

f(g(h(x))) = f(g(h(x)))
h(x) = sqrt(x)
g(x) = x - 7
f(x) = x^4 + 8

Theorems

Composition of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

College Algebra