SOLUTION: Use the function given by (f(x)=x/8+1 & g(x)=x^3 to find the indicated value (f o g)-1(5)

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Question 360095: Use the function given by (f(x)=x/8+1 & g(x)=x^3 to find the indicated value (f o g)-1(5)
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Hi,

(f(x)=x/8+1 & g(x)=x^3

finding the indicated value (f o g)-1(5)

Step 1  substituting x^3 for x in the f(x) function

(f o g)= x^3/8 + 1

Step 2  Evaluating (f o g)(-1/5)

(f o g)(-1/5)= -.2^3/8 + 1 = -.001 + 1 = .999