Math Problem Statement
f(x)=x2-5x+4
g(x)=x-1
Find (fg)(x)
(fg)(x)=
The domain of (fg)(x) is x≠
Solution
To find , we multiply the functions and :
Step 1: Multiply and
Now, use the distributive property to multiply:
Thus,
Step 2: Find the domain of
The domain of a product of functions is the set of all values for which both and are defined. Since both and are polynomials, their domain is all real numbers, except where , because division by zero would be undefined.
Setting , we get:
Therefore, the domain of is all real numbers except .
Final Answer:
The domain of is .
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- How do you factorize ?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Polynomials
Function Operations
Domain of Functions
Formulas
(fg)(x) = f(x) * g(x)
Distributive property of multiplication
Theorems
Domain of a product of functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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