Math Problem Statement

f(x) = 4 + 5x, g(x) = 2x - 1. Find f(g(x)).

Solution

The problem asks to find f(g(x))f(g(x)), where the functions are defined as:

f(x)=4+5xf(x) = 4 + 5x g(x)=2x1g(x) = 2x - 1

To find f(g(x))f(g(x)), substitute g(x)=2x1g(x) = 2x - 1 into f(x)f(x):

f(g(x))=f(2x1)f(g(x)) = f(2x - 1)

Now, replace xx in the function f(x)=4+5xf(x) = 4 + 5x with 2x12x - 1:

f(2x1)=4+5(2x1)f(2x - 1) = 4 + 5(2x - 1)

Simplify:

f(2x1)=4+5(2x)5(1)f(2x - 1) = 4 + 5(2x) - 5(1) f(2x1)=4+10x5f(2x - 1) = 4 + 10x - 5 f(2x1)=10x1f(2x - 1) = 10x - 1

So, f(g(x))=10x1f(g(x)) = 10x - 1.

The correct answer is:

10x1\boxed{10x - 1}.

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  1. How do you evaluate composite functions in general?
  2. What are the common mistakes in solving f(g(x))f(g(x))?
  3. How do you interpret composite functions graphically?
  4. Can composite functions be reversed? How?
  5. What are real-world applications of composite functions?

Tip: Always ensure you substitute the inner function correctly when solving composite functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composite Functions
Algebra

Formulas

f(g(x)) = f(2x - 1)
f(x) = 4 + 5x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10