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Understanding

Composite
Functions
A composite function is a combination of two or more functions where the
output of one function becomes the input of the next function. This allows for
more complex and powerful mathematical operations to be performed.

by Aditya Sangwan
Definition of Composite
Function
A composite function, denoted as (f g)(x), is defined as the function that first
applies the function g(x) and then applies the function f(x) to the result. The
domain of the composite function is the set of all x values for which both g(x)
and f(g(x)) are defined.
Notation and Representation
Notation Graphical Algebraic
Representation Representation
The composite function of f(x)
and g(x) is denoted as (f g)(x). The composite function can be Algebraically, the composite
visualized by connecting the function (f g)(x) is defined as
graphs of the individual f(g(x)).
functions, where the output of
g(x) becomes the input of f(x).
Properties of Composite Functions
1 Associativity
Composite functions are associative, meaning that (f g) h = f (g h).

2 Identity Function
The identity function, denoted as I(x) = x, satisfies f I = f and I f = f.

3 Inverse Functions
If f and g are inverse functions, then (f g)(x) = x and (g f)(x) = x.
Evaluating Composite Functions
1 Step 1 2 Step 2
Evaluate the inner function g(x). Substitute the result of g(x) into the
outer function f(x).

3 Step 3
The final result is the value of the composite function (f g)(x).
Applications of Composite Functions

Optimization Problems Function Transformations


Composite functions are used to model and Composing functions can transform the shape
solve optimization problems in fields like and behavior of functions, enabling more
economics and engineering. complex modeling.

Inverse Trigonometric Functions Computer Programming


Composite functions are used to define inverse Composite functions are fundamental in
trigonometric functions, such as arcsin and functional programming, where they are used to
arctan. build complex algorithms.
Exercises and Examples
Example 1
1 Find (f g)(x) if f(x) = x^2 and g(x) = 3x + 1.

Example 2
2 Evaluate (f g)(2) if f(x) = 4x - 1 and g(x) = x^3.

Exercise 1
3 Find the domain of the composite function (f g)(x) if f(x) = 1/x and g(x) = x - 2.

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