Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![**Problem Statement:**
Express the function \( h(x) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \) in the form \( f \circ g \). If \( g(x) = (x + 6) \), find the function \( f(x) \).
**Solution:**
- **Given:**
- Function \( h(x) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \)
- \( g(x) = x + 6 \)
- **Objective:**
- Find \( f(x) \) such that \( f(g(x)) = h(x) \).
- **Steps:**
1. Identify \( f(x) \) considering \( g(x) = x + 6 \).
2. Since \( h(x) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \), and \( g(x) = x + 6 \), set \( f(g(x)) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \).
3. Therefore, \( f(u) = \frac{1}{u} \) where \( u = x + 6 \).
**Answer:**
\[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x} \]
**Additional Instructions:**
- Use the calculator if necessary to verify calculations.
- Click "Check Answer" to confirm the solution.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F73703494-0047-446a-8ecd-c730d28d528c%2F960f6ef1-c365-4d92-b1c0-5be0d389e7bb%2Fu4rpoji_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
Express the function \( h(x) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \) in the form \( f \circ g \). If \( g(x) = (x + 6) \), find the function \( f(x) \).
**Solution:**
- **Given:**
- Function \( h(x) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \)
- \( g(x) = x + 6 \)
- **Objective:**
- Find \( f(x) \) such that \( f(g(x)) = h(x) \).
- **Steps:**
1. Identify \( f(x) \) considering \( g(x) = x + 6 \).
2. Since \( h(x) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \), and \( g(x) = x + 6 \), set \( f(g(x)) = \frac{1}{x + 6} \).
3. Therefore, \( f(u) = \frac{1}{u} \) where \( u = x + 6 \).
**Answer:**
\[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x} \]
**Additional Instructions:**
- Use the calculator if necessary to verify calculations.
- Click "Check Answer" to confirm the solution.
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