Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 0 - Before Calculus - 0.2 New Functions From Old - Exercises Set 0.2 - Page 25: 52

Answer

The solution of the equation $f(g(x))=0$ is $$x=-1.$$ The solution of the equation $g(f(x))=0$ is $$x=-1.$$

Work Step by Step

According to the table, since $f(x)=0$ for $x=1$, the solutions of $f(g(x))=0$ are $x$ for which $g(x)=1$, that is, $$x=-1.$$ According to the table, since $g(x)=0$ for $x=-2$, the solutions of $g(f(x))=0$ are $x$ for which $f(x)=-2$, that is, $$x=-1.$$
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