Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 11 - Section 11.4 - The Binomial Theorem - Exercise Set - Page 866: 85

Answer

The answer is $f(g(x))=4x^2-2x-6$. $g(f(x))=2x^2+10x-3$.

Work Step by Step

The given functions are $f(x)=x^2+5x$ and $g(x)=2x-3$ For $f(g(x))$ replace $x$ with $g(x)$ in the first function. $f(g(x))=(g(x))^2+5(g(x))$ Now substitute the value of $g(x)$ from second function. $f(g(x))=(2x-3)^2+5(2x-3)$ Clear parentheses. $f(g(x))=4x^2+9-2\cdot 2x\cdot 3+10x-15$ $f(g(x))=4x^2+9-12x+10x-15$ Simplify. $f(g(x))=4x^2-2x-6$. For $g(f(x))$ replace $x$ with $f(x)$ in the second function. $g(f(x))=2(f(x))-3$ Now substitute the value of $f(x)$ from the first function. $g(f(x))=2(x^2+5x)-3$ $g(f(x))=2x^2+10x-3$.
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