Math Problem Statement

Find g(f(-1)) from the given graph of y = f(x) and y = g(x).

Solution

To solve g(f(1))g(f(-1)), we first need to determine the values of f(1)f(-1) and then substitute that value into g(x)g(x).

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Find f(1)f(-1):

    • From the graph, look at the curve for y=f(x)y = f(x) and locate x=1x = -1.
    • At x=1x = -1, the value of f(1)f(-1) is 66, because the curve passes through the point (1,6)(-1, 6).
  2. Find g(f(1))=g(6)g(f(-1)) = g(6):

    • Now we need to find g(6)g(6).
    • From the graph, look at the curve for y=g(x)y = g(x) and locate x=6x = 6.
    • At x=6x = 6, the value of g(6)g(6) is 2-2, because the curve passes through the point (6,2)(6, -2).

Therefore, g(f(1))=g(6)=2g(f(-1)) = g(6) = -2.

Final Answer:

g(f(1))=2g(f(-1)) = -2

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the composite function g(f(x))g(f(x)) for other values of xx?
  2. What is the general process for reading function values from a graph?
  3. How can you determine if a graph represents a one-to-one function?
  4. What is the domain and range of each function from the graph?
  5. How do transformations (shifts, stretches) affect the shape of f(x)f(x) or g(x)g(x)?

Tip: When reading a graph, ensure you pay attention to the labeling of the axes and the curve's behavior at specific points to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composite Functions
Graph Reading

Formulas

g(f(x)) = g(f(-1))

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12