Find (g ∘ f)(-5) when f(x) = -9x - 5 and g(x) = 9x2 - 9x - 1.
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Substitute x = -5 into the function: f(-5) = -9(-5) - 5 f(-5) = 45 - 5 f(-5) = 40 Show more…
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