Math Problem Statement

Values for the functions f and g are given in the tables above. What is the value of f(g(3))?

Solution

To solve for f(g(3))f(g(3)), we need to break this down step by step using the tables provided.

Step 1: Find g(3)g(3)

Looking at the second table, which defines the values of g(x)g(x):

  • For x=3x = 3, g(3)=5g(3) = 5.

Step 2: Find f(g(3))=f(5)f(g(3)) = f(5)

Now that we know g(3)=5g(3) = 5, we can substitute this into ff. Referring to the first table, which defines f(x)f(x):

  • For x=5x = 5, f(5)=4f(5) = 4.

Thus, the value of f(g(3))f(g(3)) is 4.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. What is the value of f(g(2))f(g(2))?
  2. What is g(f(4))g(f(4))?
  3. How do you solve nested function problems in general?
  4. If f(x)f(x) were changed, how would that affect f(g(3))f(g(3))?
  5. What is the significance of the order of function composition?

Tip: When dealing with nested functions like f(g(x))f(g(x)), always start from the innermost function and work outward.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Functions

Formulas

f(g(x)) = f(x') where x' = g(x)

Theorems

Function composition theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10