Question

F(s) = 3s + 2
p(s) = s³ + 4s
Find (f • p)(-5)

Answer 1

Explanation:

To evaluate (f • p)(-5), we first need to find the composite function f(p(-5)):

p(-5) = (-5)³ + 4(-5) = -125 - 20 = -145

f(p(-5)) = 3(-145) + 2 = -435 + 2 = -433

Therefore, (f • p)(-5) = f(p(-5)) = -433.