Final answer:
The composite function (f \circ g)(x) is found by substituting g(x) into f(x). The result, after simplification, is 12x - 37.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the composite function (f \circ g)(x), you substitute the function g(x) into the function f(x). With the given functions f(x) = 6x + 5 and g(x) = 2x - 7, you start by evaluating g(x) and then insert that result into f(x).
- Find g(x): This is given as 2x - 7.
- Substitute g(x) into f(x): Replace every x in f(x) with 2x - 7 to get f(g(x)) = f(2x - 7) = 6(2x - 7) + 5.
- Simplify the equation: Multiply out the terms 6(2x - 7) and then add 5 to get 12x - 42 + 5, which simplifies to 12x - 37.
Therefore, the composite function (f \circ g)(x) is 12x - 37.