Math Problem Statement

If fog(x)=5x-2 and f(x)=4x-3 find g(x)

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find g(x)g(x) given that:

  • fog(x)=5x2\text{fog}(x) = 5x - 2
  • f(x)=4x3f(x) = 4x - 3

Step 1: Express fog(x)\text{fog}(x) in terms of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x):

The composition fog(x)\text{fog}(x) means f(g(x))f(g(x)). So, we can write:

f(g(x))=5x2f(g(x)) = 5x - 2

Step 2: Substitute the expression for f(x)f(x):

We know f(x)=4x3f(x) = 4x - 3, so we substitute f(g(x))f(g(x)) with 4g(x)34g(x) - 3:

4g(x)3=5x24g(x) - 3 = 5x - 2

Step 3: Solve for g(x)g(x):

To isolate g(x)g(x), follow these steps:

4g(x)=5x2+34g(x) = 5x - 2 + 3 4g(x)=5x+14g(x) = 5x + 1 g(x)=5x+14g(x) = \frac{5x + 1}{4}

Thus, the function g(x)g(x) is:

g(x)=5x+14g(x) = \frac{5x + 1}{4}


Would you like more details or clarification on any step? Here are some related questions you may find helpful:

  1. How do you handle composition of functions in general?
  2. What is the difference between function composition and addition of functions?
  3. Can the method above be used for more complex functions?
  4. How can you verify your solution for function composition?
  5. What is the inverse of the function f(x)=4x3f(x) = 4x - 3?

Tip: Always double-check your composition operations by plugging back into the original equation to verify the result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Algebra

Formulas

fog(x) = f(g(x))
f(x) = 4x - 3
g(x) = (5x + 1) / 4

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11