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If p(x)=2x^2-4x and q(x) = x-3, what is (p o q)(x)

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Answer:

2x² - 16x + 30

Explanation:

To evaluate (p ○ q)(x)

Substitute x = q(x) into p(x)

2(x - 3)² - 4(x - 3)

= 2(x² - 6x + 9) - 4x + 12

= 2x² - 12x + 18 - 4x + 12

= 2x² - 16x + 30

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