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If s(x)=2-x^2 and t(x)=3x, which value is equivalent to (s•t)(-7)?

A(-439)
B(-141)
C(153)
D(443)

User Candidasa
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Answer:

A (-439)

Explanation:

To find the value of (s•t)(-7), we need to first evaluate s(t(-7)) which means we substitute -7 for x in the function t, and then substitute the resulting value in the function s.

So, we have:

t(-7) = 3(-7) = -21

s(-21) = 2 - (-21)^2 = 2 - 441 = -439

Therefore, the value of (s•t)(-7) is -439, which corresponds to option A.

So, the correct answer is A(-439).

User Amar Syla
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

I believe you mean

(s ○ t)(- 7)

to evaluate, first evaluate t(- 7) then substitute the value obtained into s(x)

t(- 7) = 3(- 7) = - 21 , then

s(- 21) = 2 - (- 21)² = 2 - 441 = - 439

User Kartick Vaddadi
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