IB skill practice

Use function iteration

Apply repeated function composition and interpret fixed points or iterates.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Use function iteration - visual transformation link

For \(f(x)=x-1\), use the iteration diagram to enter \(f(f(-3))\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.