Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = 2x + 1 and h(x) = x + 1, what is f(h(4))?

Solution

We need to evaluate f(h(4))f(h(4)).

  1. First, find h(4)h(4): h(x)=x+1h(x) = x + 1 Substituting x=4x = 4: h(4)=4+1=5h(4) = 4 + 1 = 5

  2. Next, find f(h(4))=f(5)f(h(4)) = f(5): f(x)=2x+1f(x) = 2x + 1 Substituting x=5x = 5: f(5)=2(5)+1=10+1=11f(5) = 2(5) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11

Thus, f(h(4))=11f(h(4)) = 11.

Would you like more details on function composition or any other aspect? Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. If g(x)=x2+3g(x) = x^2 + 3, what is f(g(3))f(g(3))?
  2. What is f(h(x))f(h(x)) as a general expression?
  3. If f(x)=3x2f(x) = 3x - 2, what is f(h(4))f(h(4))?
  4. Can you solve for f(f(2))f(f(2)) given f(x)=2x+1f(x) = 2x + 1?
  5. If h(x)=x1h(x) = x - 1, what is f(h(7))f(h(7))?

Tip: When solving composite functions, always start by evaluating the innermost function first.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Composition

Formulas

f(x) = 2x + 1
h(x) = x + 1
f(h(x)) = f(g(x))

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8