SOLUTION: Suppose that the functions p and q are defined as follows. p(x)= 2x+1 q(x)= -x^2 Find the following. (q * p)(-3)= (p * q)(-3)= (In between the q and p is a circle n

Question 1177219: Suppose that the functions p and q are defined as follows.
p(x)= 2x+1
q(x)= -x^2
Find the following.
(q * p)(-3)=
(p * q)(-3)=
(In between the q and p is a circle not an actual multiplication. It's like an open degree circle, but I don't know what it means)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are describing function COMPOSITION, so WRITE YOUR FUNCTION QUESTION WITH BETTER NOTATION! One function is used for input to the other function; and also vice-versa.

You are really asking about , and about .
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