Composite Functions (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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Composite Functions
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Meaning of notation fg(x)fg(x)

f(g(x))f(g(x)) - ff applied to g(x)g(x)

In fg(x)fg(x), which function applied first

gg (closest to bracket)

What gg(x)gg(x) represents

g(g(x))g(g(x)) - gg composed with itself

fg(x)fg(x) if f(x)=exf(x)=e^x, g(x)=x23g(x)=x^2-3

ex23e^{x^2-3}

Box notation for f(x)=exf(x)=e^x

f[square]=esquaref[square]=e^{square}

fg(x)fg(x) if f(x)=3x2f(x)=3x-2, g(x)=3x+7g(x)=3x+7

9x+199x+19

Key rule for order in composite functions

Function closest to bracket applied first

Finding x-intercept of y=fg(x)y=fg(x)

Set y=0y=0 and solve for xx

Can composite functions take numerical inputs

Yes, e.g., fgf(2)fgf(2) is valid

Definition of composite function

Applying multiple functions to a quantity

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