Math Problem Statement

Find (fog) (x). f(x) =x+2 9x) =2x2+ 3x+6 Write your answer as a polynomial in simplest form. (fog) (x)=

Solution

To find (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x), also known as f(g(x))f(g(x)), we substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x).

Given:

  • f(x)=x+2f(x) = x + 2
  • g(x)=2x2+3x+6g(x) = 2x^2 + 3x + 6

Steps:

  1. Substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x): f(g(x))=g(x)+2f(g(x)) = g(x) + 2

  2. Replace g(x)g(x) with 2x2+3x+62x^2 + 3x + 6: f(g(x))=(2x2+3x+6)+2f(g(x)) = (2x^2 + 3x + 6) + 2

  3. Simplify the expression: f(g(x))=2x2+3x+6+2f(g(x)) = 2x^2 + 3x + 6 + 2

  4. Combine like terms: f(g(x))=2x2+3x+8f(g(x)) = 2x^2 + 3x + 8

Final Answer:

(fg)(x)=2x2+3x+8(f \circ g)(x) = 2x^2 + 3x + 8

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find (gf)(x)(g \circ f)(x) using the given functions?
  2. What is the domain of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) for these specific functions?
  3. How does the composition (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) differ when f(x)f(x) or g(x)g(x) changes?
  4. What is the inverse of (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x), if it exists?
  5. Can you verify (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) graphically by plotting f(x)f(x), g(x)g(x), and their composition?

Tip:

Always simplify your final expression after substituting one function into another to ensure the polynomial is in its simplest form.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Polynomials
Simplification

Formulas

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x))

Theorems

Properties of Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12