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F(x) = x2 + 2x-5
g(x) = -3/2 - 4x + 1
What is f(x) – g(x)?

User KevBurnsJr
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Explanation:

Start by finding (fog)(x)

To find this function, substitute x=

x−1

4

That is g(x) into f(x)

⇒(f∘g)(x)=(

x−1

4

)

2

−2(

x−1

4

)+5

=

(x−1)

2

16

x−1

8

+5

Now substitute x=3

⇒(f∘g)(3)=

(3−1)

2

16

3−1

8

+5

=

4

16

2

8

+5=4−4+5=5.

Hope it helps:)

User Brian F Leighty
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