Math Problem Statement

Is A correct?

Is A correct?

Solution

Let's review the problem and solution provided for part (A).

You are given:

  • h(x)=1+x2+xh(x) = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \sqrt{x}}{2 + \sqrt{x}}}
  • g(x)=xg(x) = \sqrt{x}

You need to find a function f(x)f(x) such that h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)). This means: h(x)=f(g(x))=f(x)h(x) = f(g(x)) = f(\sqrt{x})

From the given h(x)=1+x2+xh(x) = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \sqrt{x}}{2 + \sqrt{x}}}, we set: f(x)=1+x2+xf(\sqrt{x}) = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \sqrt{x}}{2 + \sqrt{x}}}

To isolate f(x)f(x), replace x\sqrt{x} with a new variable, say u=xu = \sqrt{x}. Then x=u2x = u^2, and: f(u)=1+u2+uf(u) = \sqrt{\frac{1 + u}{2 + u}}

Thus, f(x)f(x) is: f(x)=1+x2+xf(x) = \sqrt{\frac{1 + x}{2 + x}}

This matches the solution you have written for part (A), so yes, part A is correct.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?


Here are some related questions:

  1. How can we verify that f(x)f(x) is correctly derived from h(x)h(x)?
  2. What happens if we switch the order of g(x)g(x) and f(x)f(x)?
  3. What are the domain restrictions for f(x)f(x) and h(x)h(x)?
  4. Can this technique of substitution be used for any composite function?
  5. How does this process change if h(x)h(x) were not a square root?

Tip: When solving for f(x)f(x) in a composite function, always check for domain compatibility between ff and gg.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Square Roots
Algebra

Formulas

f(g(x)) = h(x)
h(x) = √((1 + √x) / (2 + √x))
g(x) = √x

Theorems

Definition of Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12