Math Problem Statement

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

A. 9

B. 10

C. 11

D. 19

Solution

To solve f(h(4))f(h(4)), we need to follow these steps:

  1. First, find h(4)h(4):

    h(x)=x+1h(x) = x + 1 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 f(5)=2(5)+1=10+1=11f(5) = 2(5) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11

So, the correct answer is C. 11.

Would you like any further explanation or have any questions? Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is f(h(2))f(h(2)) given the same functions f(x)f(x) and h(x)h(x)?
  2. If h(x)h(x) were h(x)=2xh(x) = 2x, what would f(h(4))f(h(4)) be?
  3. How do you find the composition of two functions in general?
  4. What is the inverse of f(x)=2x+1f(x) = 2x + 1?
  5. How would the answer change if h(x)h(x) were a different linear function?

Tip: When dealing with function composition, 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
Function composition: f(h(x))

Theorems

Function composition theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10