Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Composition of Functions
The composition of functions involves combining two functions to create a new function. If you have two functions, f(x) and g(x), the composition f(g(x)) means you first apply g to x, and then apply f to the result of g. This process is essential for evaluating expressions where one function's output becomes the input for another.
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Piecewise Functions
A piecewise function is defined by different expressions based on the input value. In the given problem, g(x) has two different rules depending on the value of x: one for values between -2 and 0, and another for values between 0 and 2. Understanding how to evaluate piecewise functions is crucial for correctly applying them in compositions.
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Function Evaluation
Function evaluation is the process of finding the output of a function for a specific input. For example, to evaluate g(1/2), you need to determine which piece of the piecewise function applies to 1/2 and then compute the output. This step is fundamental in solving the composition f(g(1/2)), as it requires accurate evaluation of each function involved.
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