Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.1 - The Algebra of Functions; Composite Functions - Exercise Set - Page 540: 20

Answer

$f(g(x))=-4x^3-4x^2+24$ $g(f(x))=-64x^3+16x^2-6$

Work Step by Step

f of g(x) means $f(g(x))$ $g(x)$ is given as $x^3+x^2-6$ Therefore $f(g(x))=-4(x^3+x^2-6)=-4x^3-4x^2+24$ g of f(x) means $g(f(x))$ $f(x)$ is given as $-4x$ Therefore $g(f(x))=(-4x)^3+(-4x)^2-6=-64x^3+16x^2-6$
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