Math Problem Statement

The function h(x) = (x + 3)^6 can be expressed in the form f(g(x)), where f(x) = x^6, and g(x) is defined below.

Solution

The problem is asking for the function g(x)g(x) such that the composition of functions f(g(x))=h(x)f(g(x)) = h(x). We are given:

  • h(x)=(x+3)6h(x) = (x + 3)^6
  • f(x)=x6f(x) = x^6

The goal is to express h(x)h(x) as f(g(x))f(g(x)).

Step 1: Recognize the Structure

We know that: h(x)=(x+3)6h(x) = (x + 3)^6 We need to match this to the form f(g(x))f(g(x)). Since f(x)=x6f(x) = x^6, we have: f(g(x))=g(x)6f(g(x)) = g(x)^6 Thus, we need g(x)g(x) such that: g(x)6=(x+3)6g(x)^6 = (x + 3)^6

Step 2: Find g(x)g(x)

By comparing the expressions, we see that: g(x)=x+3g(x) = x + 3

Final Answer:

The function g(x)g(x) is: g(x)=x+3g(x) = x + 3

Would you like any further details or explanation on this process?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you verify that f(g(x))f(g(x)) correctly gives h(x)h(x)?
  2. Can you explain how function composition works in different scenarios?
  3. How would this change if f(x)f(x) was a different function, like f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3?
  4. What are some other examples of functions that can be expressed as compositions?
  5. How do you differentiate composite functions using the chain rule?

Tip: Always break down compositions by looking at the "inner" and "outer" functions separately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Composition of Functions
Algebra
Exponents

Formulas

f(x) = x^6
h(x) = (x + 3)^6

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 (High School)