Composite Functions
Summary
TLDRThis lesson delves into composite functions, contrasting them with function multiplication. It uses f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 3 to demonstrate how to calculate f(g(x)) and g(f(x)). The process involves substituting one function into another, showcasing the steps to find f(g(x)) = 3(x^2 - 3) - 4 and g(f(x)) = (3x - 4)^2 - 3. The lesson further illustrates the evaluation of composite functions with examples, such as f(g(2)) and g(f(-1)), enhancing understanding of function composition.
Takeaways
- 🔢 Composite functions are different from function multiplication; they involve one function 'inside' another.
- 📐 The notation for composite functions is an open circle (e.g., f(g(x))) indicating that g(x) is substituted into f(x).
- 🔄 To find f(g(x)), substitute g(x) into f(x) wherever there is an x in the function f(x).
- 📘 The process of finding g(f(x)) involves substituting f(x) into g(x) wherever there is an x in the function g(x).
- 🧮 Example calculation: f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 3 leads to f(g(x)) = 3(x^2 - 3) - 4 which simplifies to 3x^2 - 13.
- 📊 For g(f(x)), the example given is f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 3, resulting in g(f(x)) = (3x - 4)^2 - 3 which simplifies to 9x^2 - 24x + 13.
- 📈 When evaluating composite functions at specific values, first calculate the inner function's value and then substitute it into the outer function.
- 🔑 The example for f(g(2)) with f(x) = 5x + 2 and g(x) = x^3 - 4 results in f(g(2)) = 22 after finding g(2) = 4.
- 💡 For g(f(-1)), with the same functions, it results in g(f(-1)) = -31 after finding f(-1) = -3 and substituting into g(x).
- 📚 The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding the order of operations and the correct substitution of values in composite functions.
Q & A
What is the difference between f(x) * g(x) and f(g(x))?
-f(x) * g(x) represents the pointwise multiplication of two functions, whereas f(g(x)) is a composite function where g(x) is substituted into f(x).
What is the expression for f(g(x)) if f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 3?
-f(g(x)) is calculated by substituting g(x) into f(x), resulting in f(g(x)) = 3(x^2 - 3) - 4, which simplifies to 3x^2 - 9 - 4, or 3x^2 - 13.
How do you find the value of g(f(x)) when f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 3?
-To find g(f(x)), you substitute f(x) into g(x), which gives g(f(x)) = (3x - 4)^2 - 3. After expanding and simplifying, it results in 9x^2 - 24x + 16 - 3, or 9x^2 - 24x + 13.
What is the value of f(g(2)) if f(x) = 5x + 2 and g(x) = x^3 - 4?
-First, calculate g(2) which is 2^3 - 4 = 8 - 4 = 4. Then, f(g(2)) is f(4) = 5*4 + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22.
How do you evaluate g(f(-1)) given f(x) = 5x + 2 and g(x) = x^3 - 4?
-First, find f(-1) which is 5*(-1) + 2 = -5 + 2 = -3. Then, g(f(-1)) is g(-3) = (-3)^3 - 4 = -27 - 4 = -31.
What is the significance of the order of functions in composite functions?
-The order of functions in composite functions is significant as it determines which function's output becomes the input for the other function.
Can you provide an example of how to distribute a constant in a composite function?
-Yes, in the script, the constant 3 is distributed over x^2 - 3 in f(g(x)) = 3(x^2 - 3) - 4, resulting in 3x^2 - 9 - 4.
What is the FOIL method mentioned in the script, and how is it used?
-The FOIL method is used for multiplying two binomials. It stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last, and is used in the script to multiply (3x - 4)(3x - 4).
How does the script demonstrate the process of evaluating composite functions at specific values?
-The script demonstrates evaluating composite functions at specific values by first finding the inner function's value at that point and then using it as the input for the outer function.
What is the final result of g(f(-1)) as explained in the script?
-The final result of g(f(-1)) is -31, as calculated by first finding f(-1) = -3 and then substituting it into g(x) to get g(-3) = -27 - 4.
Outlines
📘 Introduction to Composite Functions
This paragraph introduces the concept of composite functions, distinguishing them from simple multiplication of functions. The functions f(x) = 3x - 4 and g(x) = x^2 - 3 are defined, and the process of finding f(g(x)) is explained. It involves substituting g(x) into f(x), which results in the expression 3(x^2 - 3) - 4, simplified to 3x^2 - 13. The paragraph also explains how to find g(f(x)) by substituting f(x) into g(x), leading to the expression (3x - 4)^2 - 3, which simplifies to 9x^2 - 24x + 13 after applying the FOIL method.
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Keywords
💡Composite Functions
💡Function Composition
💡Distributive Property
💡FOIL Method
💡Function Evaluation
💡Exponents
💡Substitution
💡Algebraic Manipulation
💡Negative Numbers
💡Polynomials
Highlights
Introduction to composite functions where one function is inside another.
Definition of function f(x) as 3x - 4.
Definition of function g(x) as x squared - 3.
Explanation of the difference between composite functions and function multiplication.
Finding f(g(x)) by substituting g(x) into f(x).
Distributing the 3 in the expression 3(x^2 - 3) - 4 to get 3x^2 - 13.
Finding g(f(x)) by substituting f(x) into g(x).
Calculating (3x - 4)^2 to find the value of g(f(x)).
Applying the FOIL method to expand (3x - 4)^2.
Final expression for g(f(x)) is 9x^2 - 24x + 13.
Evaluating f(g(x)) at a specific point, f(g(2)) = 22.
Evaluating g(f(x)) at a specific point, g(f(-1)) = -31.
Procedure for evaluating composite functions step by step.
Importance of correctly substituting values when evaluating composite functions.
Use of algebraic manipulation to simplify expressions in composite functions.
Practical example of evaluating composite functions with real numbers.
Emphasis on the sequential nature of composite functions evaluation.
Transcripts
now in this lesson we're going to talk
about composite functions
so let's say that f of x
is equal to 3x minus 4
and that g of x
let's say it's equal to x squared
minus three
what is f of g
notice that this is different from f
times g
if you see a closed circle
it's multiplication it's 3x minus 4
times x squared minus 3.
but if you see like an open circle
what it means is
it's a composite function
one function is inside of another
g
is inside of f so this is equivalent to
f
of g of x
so how can we find f of g of x
well let's replace g
g
is x squared minus three
and notice that x squared minus three is
inside of f
so we're going to have to replace x
with x squared minus 3. so this is going
to be 3
times x squared minus 3
minus 4.
so now let's distribute the 3.
so that's 3x squared minus 9.
minus four
which is
three x squared minus thirteen
now what about g of f
how can we find the value
of g of f
so this time
f
is inside of g
so you can write it like this
that's an equivalent expression let's
replace f of x with three x minus four
and now
let's replace uh x with three x minus
four
so we're going to take this
and plug it into here
so instead of x squared minus 3 it's 3x
minus 4 squared minus 3.
3x minus 4 squared is 3x minus 4
times 2x minus 4.
so if we foil it
3x times 3x that's going to be
9x squared and then 3x times negative 4
that's
negative 12x
negative 4 times 3x is also negative 12x
and then negative 4 times negative 4 is
16.
negative 12 minus 12 is negative 24
16 minus 3 is 13.
so
this is the value
of
g of f of x
now let's say that f of x
let's say it's 5x plus 2.
and now let's say that g of x
is equal to x cubed
minus four
evaluate this function f
of g
of two
how can we do so
so first let's find the value of
g of two
so let's replace x with two
this is going to be two raised to the
third power minus four
two times two times two three times is
eight
eight minus four is four so g of two
is four so f of g of two is equivalent
to f of four
and now we can take four
and plug it into that equation so it's
five times four plus two
five times four is twenty twenty plus
two is twenty two
so that's how you can find the value of
f of g of two
so try this one
evaluate g
of f
let's say
negative one
so first evaluate f of negative one
that's five times negative one plus two
so make sure you're using this equation
that's negative five plus two
which is negative three
so f of negative one we can replace it
with negative three so now we're looking
for g of negative three which we can
plug it into here
so it's negative three to the third
power
minus four
which is negative 27 minus four and so
the final answer
is negative thirty one so that's how you
can evaluate composite functions
you
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