Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 3x + 3 and g(x) = 2x^2 + 2x. After simplifying, (f ∘ g)(x) = ?

Solution

The problem asks for the composition of functions (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x), given:

f(x)=3x+3andg(x)=2x2+2x.f(x) = 3x + 3 \quad \text{and} \quad g(x) = 2x^2 + 2x.

The composition (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) means substituting g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x). Here's the solution:

Step 1: Write the composition

(fg)(x)=f(g(x))=f(2x2+2x).(f \circ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = f(2x^2 + 2x).

Step 2: Substitute g(x)=2x2+2xg(x) = 2x^2 + 2x into f(x)=3x+3f(x) = 3x + 3

f(2x2+2x)=3(2x2+2x)+3.f(2x^2 + 2x) = 3(2x^2 + 2x) + 3.

Step 3: Distribute and simplify

3(2x2+2x)+3=6x2+6x+3.3(2x^2 + 2x) + 3 = 6x^2 + 6x + 3.

Final Answer:

(fg)(x)=6x2+6x+3.(f \circ g)(x) = 6x^2 + 6x + 3.

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Here are 5 questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the composition (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x) for the same functions?
  2. How do you find the domain of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  3. What happens if g(x)g(x) is a constant function instead of a polynomial?
  4. Can you reverse the order (fg)(f \circ g) and (gf)(g \circ f)? Why or why not?
  5. How does composition work with trigonometric functions?

Tip: When composing functions, always remember to substitute the entire expression of one function into the variable of the other!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Polynomial Functions
Simplification

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
f(x) = mx + c (linear function)
g(x) = ax^2 + bx (quadratic function)

Theorems

Function Composition Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11