SOLUTION: Could someone please help me? Given f(x)=x^2 and g(x)=3x-1, find (f*g)(2) and (g*f)(x) Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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Question 110840: Could someone please help me?
Given f(x)=x^2 and g(x)=3x-1, find (f*g)(2) and (g*f)(x)
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Answer by stanbon(48535) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given f(x)=x^2 and g(x)=3x-1, find (fog)(2) and (gof)(x)
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(fog)(2) = f[g(2)] = f[3*2-1] = f[5] = 25
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(gof)(x) = g[f(x)] = g[x^2] = 3x^2-1
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Cheers,
Stan H.