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6 Function Operations
Review: What is a function?
f f x
Division : x where gx 0
g g x
Adding and Subtracting Functions
f g ( x) f x g x f g ( x) f x g x
(3x 8) (2 x 12) (3x 8) (2 x 12)
5x 4 x 20
Find f g
g f 5 5 2 2
g (7)
(7) 49
2
(7) 49
2
Let’s try some
Let f x x3 and g x x 2 7. Find g f 2
Solving with a Graphing Calculator
2. Make a composition
of functions:
g f x ( g (0.8x))
0.8 x 5
This represents if
they clerk does the
discount first, then
takes $5 off the
discounted price.
You are shopping in a store that is offering 20% off
everything. You also have a coupon for $5 off any
item.