This math topic focuses on identifying the order of functions in composite functions. Specifically, it tests the ability to determine whether a function is the first or second in a composition. Each question presents a composite function using LaTeX notation and asks which part (first or second) a specified function represents within that composite. This essential skill is part of the broader study of functions in terms of composition and inversion.

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Function Composition Naming - Function to Name (First/Second) Worksheet

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Function Composition Naming - Function to Name (First/Second)
1
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }y(z(x))\\\\z(x) \text{is the ?}
What part of this composite function is z(x)?
a
first function
b
second function
2
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }n(b(x))\\\\n(x) \text{is the ?}
What part of this composite function is n(x)?
a
first function
b
second function
3
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }z(r(x))\\\\z(x) \text{is the ?}
What part of this composite function is z(x)?
a
first function
b
second function
4
What part of this composite function is y(x)?
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }y(m(x))\\\\y(x) \text{is the ?}
a
first function
b
second function
5
What part of this composite function is m(x)?
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }r(m(x))\\\\m(x) \text{is the ?}
a
first function
b
second function
6
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }p(y(x))\\\\p(x) \text{is the ?}
What part of this composite function is p(x)?
a
first function
b
second function
7
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }n(z(x))\\\\n(x) \text{is the ?}
What part of this composite function is n(x)?
a
first function
b
second function
8
A LaTex expression showing \text{given }n(d(x))\\\\d(x) \text{is the ?}
What part of this composite function is d(x)?
a
first function
b
second function