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Composite Functions

Definition

Composite functions are formed by combining two or more functions, where the output of one function becomes the input of another. It's like putting one function inside another to create a new function.

Related terms

Domain and Range: The domain is the set of all possible inputs for a function, while the range is the set of all possible outputs.

Function Composition: The process of combining two or more functions to form a composite function.

Inverse Functions: Two functions that "undo" each other when composed together, resulting in the input being equal to the output.

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Additional resources (3)

  • AP Calculus AB/BC - AP Calculus Multiple Choice Questions

  • AP Calculus AB/BC - AP Calculus AB/BC Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)

  • AP Calculus AB/BC - Unit 3 Overview: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions

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