SOLUTION: Find f(x) and g(x) so that the function can be described as y = f(g(x)). y = 4/(x^2) + 9

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Question 1092044: Find f(x) and g(x) so that the function can be described as y = f(g(x)).
y = 4/(x^2) + 9

Answer by ikleyn(52847)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1.  g(x) = x^2,

    f(x) = (4/x) + 9.


or


2.  g(x) = 1/x,

    f(x) = 4x^2 + 9.


I was happy to see you followed my instructions on using parentheses.



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