document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=167585>Question 167585</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> For f(x) = x2-5 and g(x) = sq rt of x, find h(x)=(fg)(x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "I get sq rt of x2-5.  Is this correct? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "We plug the value of g(x) into f(x) and simplify, if possible.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "By doing this, we will find h(x).\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(sqrt{x}) = (sqrt{x})^2 - 5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(sqrt{x}) = x - 5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So, then h(x) = x - 5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Did you follow? </SPAN>\n" );
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