In Exercises 53–58, f and g are defined by the following tables. Use the tables to evaluate each composite function. f(g(1))

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1. Identify the composite function to evaluate: \(f(g(1))\). This means you first find \(g(1)\), then use that result as the input for \(f\).
2. Look up the value of \(g(1)\) in the \(g(x)\) table. According to the table, when \(x = 1\), \(g(1) = 1\).
3. Now, use the value \(g(1) = 1\) as the input for the function \(f\). So, you need to find \(f(1)\).
4. Look up the value of \(f(1)\) in the \(f(x)\) table. According to the table, when \(x = 1\), \(f(1) = 5\).
5. Therefore, the value of the composite function \(f(g(1))\) is \(f(1)\), which corresponds to the value found in the previous step.

Key Concepts

Function Evaluation

Function evaluation involves finding the output value of a function for a given input. Using the tables, you locate the input value in the x-column and read the corresponding function value from the f(x) or g(x) column. This is essential for determining values like g(1) or f(g(1)).

Composite Functions

A composite function, denoted as f(g(x)), means applying one function to the result of another. First, evaluate the inner function g at x, then use that output as the input for f. Understanding this process is key to correctly evaluating expressions like f(g(1)).

Using Tables to Represent Functions

Tables provide discrete values of functions for specific inputs, allowing evaluation without explicit formulas. By matching input values to outputs in the tables, you can perform operations like composition. This method is useful when functions are defined only by data points.