SOLUTION: Use {{{f(x)=3x-5}}} and {{{g(x) = 2-x^2}}} to evaluate the expression. f(g(-2)) and g(f(-2))

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Question 790124: Use f%28x%29=3x-5 and g%28x%29+=+2-x%5E2 to evaluate the expression.
f(g(-2)) and g(f(-2))

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Calculate g(-2), then calculate the value of f at the value of g(-2).

For the other one, calculate f(-2), then calculate g at the value of f(-2).

Take note of the fact that function composition is NOT commutative.

John

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