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If f(x)=5x^2 and g(x)=x-2 what is (fog)(-3)

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Answer:

(fog)(-3) = 125

Explanation:

So, we need to first evaluate g(-3) and then plug the value of g(-3) into f(x) to find (fog)(-3). So, let's do that:


g(-3) = -3-2 = -5


f(g(-3)) = f(-5) = 5(-5)^2 = 5(25) = 125

Thus, (fog)(-3) = 125.

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