Math Problem Statement

Find f + g, f - g, f ∘ g, and f/g and their domains. The given functions are f(x) = x and g(x) = √x.

Solution

Let's analyze and solve the questions visible in the uploaded image step by step. The task involves finding the functions f+gf + g, fgf - g, fgf \circ g, and f/gf / g, as well as determining their respective domains. The given functions are:

  • f(x)=xf(x) = x
  • g(x)=xg(x) = \sqrt{x}

Step 1: (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) and its domain

Formula:

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)=x+x(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) = x + \sqrt{x}

Domain:

  • x\sqrt{x} is defined when x0x \geq 0.
  • Therefore, the domain of (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) is [0,)[0, \infty).

Step 2: (fg)(x)(f - g)(x) and its domain

Formula:

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)=xx(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x) = x - \sqrt{x}

Domain:

  • The same condition applies as for g(x)=xg(x) = \sqrt{x}: x0x \geq 0.
  • Thus, the domain of (fg)(x)(f - g)(x) is [0,)[0, \infty).

Step 3: (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) and its domain

Formula:

(fg)(x)=f(g(x))=f(x)=x(f \circ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = f(\sqrt{x}) = \sqrt{x}

Domain:

  • g(x)=xg(x) = \sqrt{x} requires x0x \geq 0, so the domain of fgf \circ g is [0,)[0, \infty).

Step 4: (f/g)(x)(f / g)(x) and its domain

Formula:

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)=xx\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) = \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{x}{\sqrt{x}}

Simplify: \left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) = \sqrt{x} \quad \text{(for x > 0)}.

Domain:

  • g(x)=xg(x) = \sqrt{x} must be nonzero, which implies x>0x > 0.
  • Therefore, the domain of fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) is (0,)(0, \infty).

Final Results:

  1. (f+g)(x)=x+x,domain: [0,)(f + g)(x) = x + \sqrt{x}, \quad \text{domain: } [0, \infty).
  2. (fg)(x)=xx,domain: [0,)(f - g)(x) = x - \sqrt{x}, \quad \text{domain: } [0, \infty).
  3. (fg)(x)=x,domain: [0,)(f \circ g)(x) = \sqrt{x}, \quad \text{domain: } [0, \infty).
  4. (fg)(x)=x,domain: (0,)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) = \sqrt{x}, \quad \text{domain: } (0, \infty).

Would you like additional steps or clarifications? Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. What is the graph of f(x)+g(x)f(x) + g(x) in its domain?
  2. How do operations on f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) affect their domains?
  3. How can you compute (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x) instead of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  4. What happens to fg\frac{f}{g} if g(x)g(x) equals zero?
  5. How can this problem generalize for other types of functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?

Tip: When finding the domain of a composite function, always consider both the domain of the inner and the outer function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function operations
Composite functions
Domain of functions
Square root function

Formulas

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)
(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))
(f / g)(x) = f(x) / g(x)

Theorems

Domain of composite functions
Properties of square root functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12