Can You Compute Compositions f(g(x)) and g(f(x)) with Given Functions?

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The discussion focuses on the computation of function compositions f(g(x)) and g(f(x)) using the specific functions f(x) = sqrt(4 - x) and g(x) = sqrt(x - 3). The domains are defined as D_f: x ≤ 4 and D_g: x ≥ 3. The composition can be computed by substituting g(x) into f(x), resulting in a new function whose domain and range differ from the original functions. However, certain combinations, such as f(x) = -|x| and g(x) = sqrt(x), can lead to undefined results due to domain restrictions.

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Can you solve such a thing as:
f(g(x)) and g(f(x))

Let f(x) = sqr (4-x)
D=x < or = to 4 right?
and
also Let g(x) = sqr(x-3)

D = x > or = to 3

Can you solve such a thing.. if so how.. if not why not?
 
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nvm i got it now.. the answer is yest
 
the composition of functions F(G(x)) can be done like this: find G(x) in terms of x, then pretend your result is like 'x' and plug it into F(x) . ultimately the domain and range of your function will change since the new function F(G(x)) will be a totally new function, there may be cases when it is impossible to find F(G(x)).

for example, of F(x) = [tex]- \mid x \mid[/tex] and G(x) = [tex]\sqrt{x}[/tex] in that case you would always have the square root of a negative number, but i don't think that is the case in your question.
 

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