Question

Help!!

how do I set up the problem g(j(x))

g (x)= 2x^2+5
j (x)= x-7

^ means exponent.

Answer 1

plug in j(x) in to g(x)

Answer 2

so g(x-7)

Answer 3

which is 2(x-7)^2 + 5

Answer 4

and then I just solve like a regular problem?

Answer 5

no, you would just simplify it

Answer 6

actually, some teachers don't require you to simplify that

Answer 7

But I would just to be safe

Answer 8

Just FOIL and add the 5 to 98

Answer 9

foil the 2?