If f(x)=2x2+x and g(x)=x2 what is [f•g](x)?

2 Answers
Oct 11, 2017

(fg)(x)=2x33x22x

Explanation:

f(x)=2x2+x

g(x)=x2

We know (fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)

So, (fg)(x)=(2x2+x)(x2)

(fg)(x)=2x33x22x

Oct 11, 2017

2x33x22x

Explanation:

(fg)(x)=f(x)×g(x)

=x(2x+1)(x2) expand factors using FOIL

=x(2x23x2)

=2x33x22x