Function Composition Math Example 4
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Example 4
hardGiven and , find the domain of .
Solution
- 1 .
- 2 The square root requires . Since , we always have .
- 3 The domain is all real numbers: .
Answer
When finding the domain of a composition, you must ensure both that the inner function is defined and that its output lies in the domain of the outer function.
About Function Composition
Function composition applies one function to the output of another: , meaning evaluate first, then apply to the result.
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