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If f (g(x)) = Square root x+8, identify the inside function g(x) and the outside function f(x) of the composite function.

If f (g(x)) = Square root x+8, identify the inside function g(x) and the outside function-example-1
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Answer:

Given composite function:

  • f(g(x)) = √(x + 8)

Possible functions that compose it:

  • g(x) = x + 8

and

  • f(x) = √x
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