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OpenStudy (liv1234):

Let g(x)=5x-2 and h(x)=x^2+1. Find the value of the expression. (h o g)(-1)

OpenStudy (liv1234):

@phi @welshfella

OpenStudy (phi):

the (h o g)(-1) means first do g(-1) then put that number into h if you replace x with -1, what is 5x-2 ?

OpenStudy (liv1234):

-7!

OpenStudy (phi):

first, in g(x) = 5*x-2 put in -1 you get 5*-1 - 2 which is -5 - 2 or -7 yes -7

OpenStudy (phi):

now do h(-7) that means put -7 in for x in x^2 + 1 what do you get ?

OpenStudy (liv1234):

-48?

OpenStudy (phi):

what is -7 * -7 ?

OpenStudy (liv1234):

49+1=50?

OpenStudy (phi):

yes, the answer is 50

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Thank you!(:

OpenStudy (phi):

yw

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