SOLUTION: Use the following to answer the question f(x)=x^2 and g(x)=x+5 Find (g*f)(-8)

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Question 174283: Use the following to answer the question
f(x)=x^2 and g(x)=x+5
Find (g*f)(-8)

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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plug in the value of f(x) which is x%5E2into g(x) so g(x)=x%5E2%2B5
then substitute (-8) into the new g function value... -8%5E2%2B5=69