1. **State the problem:** We need to evaluate the composite functions \((f \circ g)(4)\) and \((g \circ f)(3)\) using the graphs of \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\).
2. **Recall the definition of composite functions:**
\[(f \circ g)(x) = f(g(x))\]
\[(g \circ f)(x) = g(f(x))\]
This means we first find the inner function value, then plug it into the outer function.
3. **Evaluate \((f \circ g)(4) = f(g(4))\):**
- From the graph, find \(g(4)\). Since \(g(x)\) passes through \((3,1)\) and rises slowly, estimate \(g(4) \approx 1.2\).
- Now find \(f(1.2)\). \(f(x)\) is a line through \((0,0)\) and \((5,4)\), so slope \(m = \frac{4-0}{5-0} = \frac{4}{5} = 0.8\).
- Equation of \(f(x)\) is \(f(x) = 0.8x\).
- Calculate \(f(1.2) = 0.8 \times 1.2 = 0.96\).
4. **Evaluate \((g \circ f)(3) = g(f(3))\):**
- Find \(f(3)\) using \(f(x) = 0.8x\): \(f(3) = 0.8 \times 3 = 2.4\).
- Find \(g(2.4)\) from the graph. \(g(x)\) passes through \((3,1)\) and \((0,0)\), so estimate \(g(2.4) \approx 0.8\).
**Final answers:**
\[(f \circ g)(4) \approx 0.96\]
\[(g \circ f)(3) \approx 0.8\]
Composite Functions B6E6A0
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