SOLUTION: given: h(x)=x^2-16 f(x)=sqrt x+1 question: (hof)(x^2)

Algebra ->  Functions -> SOLUTION: given: h(x)=x^2-16 f(x)=sqrt x+1 question: (hof)(x^2)      Log On


   

Question 88710: given:
h(x)=x^2-16
f(x)=sqrt x+1
question:
(hof)(x^2)
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(h o f)(x^2)
h[f(x^2)]
h[sqrt(x^2 + 1)]
sqrt(x^2 + 1)^2 - 16
x^2 + 1 - 16
x^2 - 15