SOLUTION: Given that a(x)=x^2-5 and b(x)=6x=1, evaluate (a o b)(x) ________ Here is what I have tried: a(b(x)) x^2-5(6x+1(x)) 7x^2+x-5

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Question 481305: Given that a(x)=x^2-5 and b(x)=6x=1, evaluate
(a o b)(x)
________
Here is what I have tried:
a(b(x))
x^2-5(6x+1(x))
7x^2+x-5

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given that a(x)=x^2-5 and b(x)=6x=1, evaluate
(a o b)(x)
b(x) = 6x+1 (from your attempt)
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If you mean a of b(x):
Sub b(x) for x in a(x)
a(x)=x^2-5
a(6x+1) = (6x+1)^2 - 5
= 36x%5E2+%2B+12x+%2B+1+-+5
= 36x%5E2+%2B+12x+-+4