Questions: Function Composition Using Graphs
Use the graphs for f(x) and g(x) to evaluate the expressions below. Write your answer as an integer or a reduced fraction.
f(g(-3))=
g(f(-4))=
Transcript text: Function Composition Using Graphs
Use the graphs for $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ to evaluate the expressions below. Write your answer as an integer or a reduced fraction.
$f(g(-3))=$ $\square$
\[
g(f(-4))=
\]
$\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Find g(-3)
Looking at the graph of g(x), when x = -3, g(-3) = 0.
Step 2: Find f(g(-3))
Since g(-3) = 0, we need to find f(0). Looking at the graph of f(x), when x = 0, f(0) = 0. Therefore, f(g(-3)) = f(0) = 0.
Step 3: Find f(-4)
Looking at the graph of f(x), when x = -4, f(-4) = -4.
Step 4: Find g(f(-4))
Since f(-4) = -4, we need to find g(-4). Looking at the graph of g(x), when x = -4, g(-4) = 2. Thus, g(f(-4)) = g(-4) = 2.