Question

Find (po q)(x) and (qop)(x).

p(x) = -x + 5
q(x) = x - 1
Write your answer as a polynomial in simplest form.
(pog)(x) =
(qop)(x) =
Please help again thank you

Answer 1

Answer: (poq)(x)=-x+6

(qop)(x)=-x+4

Explanation:

p(x) = -x + 5

q(x) = x - 1

(poq)(x) =

p(q(x))=

p(x-1)=

-(x-1)+5=

-x+1+5=-x+6

(qop)(x)=

q(p(x))=

q(-x+5)=

-x+5-1=-x+4