How do you find the composition of function given f(x)=√x+8 and g(x)=4x+1?
1 Answer
Mar 6, 2016
There are many different compositions possible. I'll show you one.
Explanation:
To complete a function composition, you must substitute one function in the place of x in the other. For example in
When finding the composition of functions think of working from the inside to the outside. So, if you have
Practice exercises:
- Assuming functions
a(x)=2x2−8x+6,b(x)=2x+3andc(x)=2x . Find:
a).
b).
c).
d).
Challenge problem:
Find two functions,
Good luck!