Question

Given the definitions of f(x) and g(x) below, find the value of g( f(-5)).

f(x) = x + 9
g(x) = x² + 7x – 14​

Answer 1

we conclude that:

• g(f(-5)) = 30

Explanation:

Given

f(x) = x+9

g(x) = x² + 7x – 14

To determine

g(f(-5)) = ?

First, we need to find f(-5)

f(x) = x+9

substitute x = -5

f(-5) = (-5)+9

f(-5) = -5+9

f(-5) = 4

so

g(f(-5)) = g(4)

Now, we need to find g(4)

g(x) = x² + 7x – 14​

substitute x = 4

g(4) = (4)² + 7(4) - 14

g(4) = 16 + 28 - 14

g(4) = 30

i.e.

g(f(-5)) = g(4) = 30

Therefore, we conclude that:

• g(f(-5)) = 30