Math Problem Statement

The function h(x)= 1/x-8 can be expressed in the form f(g(x)) where g(x)=x−8 and f(x) is defined as:

f(x)=

Solution

The function h(x)=1x8h(x) = \frac{1}{x-8} can be expressed in the form f(g(x))f(g(x)) where g(x)=x8g(x) = x - 8.

To express h(x)h(x) in the form f(g(x))f(g(x)), let's follow these steps:

  1. We are given g(x)=x8g(x) = x - 8.
  2. Then, substituting g(x)g(x) into h(x)h(x), we have h(x)=1g(x)h(x) = \frac{1}{g(x)}.

Thus, we can express h(x)h(x) as: h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)) where f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}.

So, the function f(x)f(x) is defined as: f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How can you verify that h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)) for the given functions?
  2. What is the domain of the function h(x)=1x8h(x) = \frac{1}{x-8}?
  3. How does the transformation g(x)=x8g(x) = x - 8 affect the graph of f(x)f(x)?
  4. Can you express h(x)h(x) in the form f(g(x))f(g(x)) with a different function f(x)f(x)?
  5. How would the function h(x)h(x) change if g(x)=x+8g(x) = x + 8?

Tip: When working with composite functions, always substitute the inner function into the outer function to check if they match the given function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Composite Functions

Formulas

Function composition: f(g(x))

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School