Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
0. Functions
Combining Functions
1:46 minutes
Problem 16h
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionUse the table to evaluate the given compositions. <IMAGE>
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Function Composition
Function composition involves combining two or more functions to create a new function. If you have functions f(x) and g(x), the composition g(f(x)) means you first apply f to x, then apply g to the result of f. Understanding how to evaluate compositions is crucial for solving problems that involve multiple functions.
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Evaluating Functions
Evaluating a function means substituting a specific input value into the function to find the output. For example, if f(x) = x + 2, then f(4) = 4 + 2 = 6. In the context of compositions, you must evaluate the innermost function first and use its output as the input for the next function.
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Order of Operations
The order of operations is a set of rules that dictates the sequence in which mathematical operations should be performed. In function compositions, this means evaluating from the innermost function outward. This principle is essential to ensure that you arrive at the correct final result when dealing with multiple functions.
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