SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. Let f(x)=x+1 and g(x)=x-1. Find f(g(x)).

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Question 167699: Perform the indicated operation. Let f(x)=x+1 and g(x)=x-1. Find f(g(x)).
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the first function


Plug in


Remove the parenthesis


Combine like terms.

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