Asked by tani
construct two composite functions, Evaluate each composite function for x=2. i do not fully understand functions yet can someone explain and show me what to do step by step
f(x)=x+1 g(x)=x-2
f(x)=x+1 g(x)=x-2
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Answered by
Steve
f is a function of x
a composite function is a function of a function. So
since f(x) = x+1,
f(g) = g+1
But, g is also a function, so
f(g) = (x-2)+1 = x-1
Similarly,
g(f) = f-1 = (x+1)-2 = x-1
In this case, f(g(x)) = g(f(x))
a composite function is a function of a function. So
since f(x) = x+1,
f(g) = g+1
But, g is also a function, so
f(g) = (x-2)+1 = x-1
Similarly,
g(f) = f-1 = (x+1)-2 = x-1
In this case, f(g(x)) = g(f(x))