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Given that ƒ(x) = x2 + 1 and g(x) = –3, multiply the functions (g · ƒ)(x). Question 8 options: A) (g · ƒ)(x) = –3x2 – 3 B) (g · ƒ)(x) = –3x2 + 3 C) (g · ƒ)(x) = 3x2 – 3 D) (g · ƒ)(x) = 3x2 + 3

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Answer:

(g · ƒ)(x) = –3x2 – 3

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

We are given the two functions:


f(x)=x^2+1\text{ and } g(x)=-3

And we want to find:


(g\cdot f)(x)

This is equivalent to:


=g(x)\cdot f(x)

Substitute:


=(-3)\cdot (x^2+1)

Distribute:


=-3x^2-3

Therefore:


(g\cdot f)(x)=-3x^2-3

So, our answer is A.

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