Table of contents

0. Functions7h 52m
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
8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- Area Between Curves
  1h 18m
- Introduction to Volume & Disk Method
  1h 8m
10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- Kinematics
  1h 13m
- Work
  2h 3m
11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
15. Power Series2h 19m
- Introduction to Power Series
  1h 9m
- Taylor Series & Taylor Polynomials
  1h 10m
16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m

0. Functions

Combining Functions

Calculus

0. Functions

Combining Functions

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Problem 16h

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Use the table to evaluate the given compositions. <IMAGE>

g(ƒ(h(4)))

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Identify the innermost function in the composition, which is \( h(4) \).

Use the table to find the value of \( h(4) \).

Substitute the value of \( h(4) \) into the next function, \( f(x) \), to find \( f(h(4)) \).

Use the table to find the value of \( f(h(4)) \).

Substitute the value of \( f(h(4)) \) into the outermost function, \( g(x) \), to find \( g(f(h(4))) \).

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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.

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.

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.