f(x)+ -2x+7 and g(x)=x^2 Problem: What is g(f(x)) I got (-2x +7)^2 =4x+49
M mallorymal New member Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 27 Feb 20, 2008 #1 f(x)+ -2x+7 and g(x)=x^2 Problem: What is g(f(x)) I got (-2x +7)^2 =4x+49
D Daniel_Feldman Full Member Joined Sep 30, 2005 Messages 252 Feb 20, 2008 #2 Re: Is this right? I'm assuming that by "+" in front of f(x) you meant "=". If so, then g(f(x)) does in fact equal (-2x+7)^2. However, your final answer (when multiplied out) is wrong. (-2x+7)^2=(-2x+7)(-2x+7)=4x^2-14x-14x+49=4x^2-28x+49
Re: Is this right? I'm assuming that by "+" in front of f(x) you meant "=". If so, then g(f(x)) does in fact equal (-2x+7)^2. However, your final answer (when multiplied out) is wrong. (-2x+7)^2=(-2x+7)(-2x+7)=4x^2-14x-14x+49=4x^2-28x+49
M mallorymal New member Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 27 Feb 20, 2008 #3 Re: Is this right? Oh, okay. Thanks!!