SOLUTION: Find (f ∘ g)(x) and (g ∘ f)(x). Also specify the domain for each. f(x) = 6x2 − 2x − 1, g(x) = x + 3

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Question 1116531: Find (f ∘ g)(x) and (g ∘ f)(x).
Also specify the domain for each.
f(x) = 6x2 − 2x − 1, g(x) = x + 3
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(f ∘ g)(x)


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(g ∘ f)(x)




Domain of both is all real numbers.
Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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            Calculation of (fog)(x) in the post by @josgarithmetic was   W R O N G.

            Below please find the correct calculation. 


(fog)(x) = 6*(x+3)^2 - 2*(x+3) - 1 = 6x^2 + 36x + 54 - 2x - 6 - 1 = 6x^2 + 34x + 47.



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