SOLUTION: I have to find the composition of functions! Can't figure this one out either! g(x)=x^2-8 f(x)=(-x+1)^1/2 find (fog)(x) Help me pleasse!!!!

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Question 214737: I have to find the composition of functions! Can't figure this one out either!
g(x)=x^2-8 f(x)=(-x+1)^1/2 find (fog)(x)

Help me pleasse!!!!

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note:

Start with the given function.


Plug in


Distribute


Combine like terms.


So

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