composite functions
What composite functions means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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A composite applies two rules in succession: fg(x) means work out g(x) first, then put that result into f.
A succession of two functions, where one function is applied after another.
Topics that use composite functions
- Notation, vocabulary and manipulation (AQA GCSE)
- Algebra - Notation, vocabulary and manipulation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- algebraic equivalence
- algebraic notation
- difference of two squares
- equation
- expanding brackets
- Expression
- factorising quadratics
- Formula
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