Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.4 - Multiplying Polynomials - 4.4 Exercises - Page 306: 118

Answer

20

Work Step by Step

We are given that $f(x)=x^{2}-9$, $g(x)=2x$, and $h(x)=x-3$. We know that $(fg)(x)=f(x)\times g(x)$. Therefore, $(fg)(-2)=((-2)^{2}-9)\times(2(-2))=(4-9)\times(-4)=-5\times-4=20$.
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