Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - Graphing Calculator Activity - 6.3 Use Operations with Functions - Practice - Page 435: 4

Answer

$-7$

Work Step by Step

We are given the functions: $$\begin{align*} f(x)&=2x^2+7x-2\\ g(x)&=x-6 \end{align*}$$ In order to calculate $f(g(5))$ using a graphing calculator, we perform the following steps: $\textbf{Step 1}$: Form composition Use $\textit{Function}$ from the $\textit{Y-Vars}$ menu. Enter $y_1=2x^2+7x-2$ and $y_2=x-6$. Then enter the quotient as $y_3=y_1(y_2)$. $\textbf{Step 2}$: Evaluate composition On the home screen enter $y_3(5)$ and press Enter. We get: $$y_3(5)=-7$$ Therefore $f(g(5))=-7$.
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