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Find (a) $f \circ g$, (b) $g \circ f,$ and (c) $g \circ g$.$$f(x)=3 x+5, \quad g(x)=5-x$$
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This means we need to substitute $g(x)$ into $f(x)$. So, we have $f(g(x)) = f(5-x)$. Show more…
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