SOLUTION: Hi: I have a composition problem that I'm uncertain how to figure out. If someone could give me directions, I'd be grateful. Cheers! Angela
Problem:
Find the requested funct
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Question 589964: Hi: I have a composition problem that I'm uncertain how to figure out. If someone could give me directions, I'd be grateful. Cheers! Angela
Problem:
Find the requested function value.
"find (f o g)(8) when f(x)= 4x+2 and g(x)=-7x^2+4x+7"
Wouldn't I put the 8 in the place of all of the x's? Then what would I do?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, richard1234:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You don't put in the value of 8 until you have created the function composition. Substitute the definition of 
for every 
in the definition of 
. Put another way, interpret 
as \right))
. Once you simplify, THEN substitute 8 for in the simplified definition of .
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(f o g)(8) is also read f(g(8)), which you should interpret it as "f of 'g of 8'". That is, find g(8) first, then replace the value of g(8) into f to find f(g(8)).
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