COMPOSITION OF

FUNCTIONS
DEFINITION

•Let
  f and g be functions. The
composition of the function f with g is
denoted by and is defined by the
equation
DEFINITION

• 
The domain of the composition
function is the set of all x such that
1. x is in the domain of g; and
2. g(x) is in the domain of f.
Example 1

• 
Given and , find
a.
Example 2

•a.  The function converts temperatures

from x degrees in Fahrenheit into y
degrees in Celsius.
Example 2

•b.  The function converts from

degrees Celsius into Kelvin.
Example 2

•   a direct conversion from degrees

Find
Fahrenheit to Kelvin.

Ans:
Supplementary Problems

•Each
  pair of functions below have a
special relationship because and .
Verify
Supplementary Problem

•If  and , find and simplify the ff.

composite functions. ; ;
Supplementary Problem

What is the amount of oxygen produced by the

trees in Sierra Madre t years since 2013 when
f(t) represents the number of trees in Sierra
Madre t years since 2013 and g(n) represents
the amount of oxygen produced by n trees.