Express your answer as a polynomial in standard form.

f, of, x, equals, 3, x, plus, 14
f(x)=
3x+14
g, of, x, equals, 2, x, squared, minus, 4, x, plus, 1
g(x)=
2x
2
−4x+1
Find: , left parenthesis, f, circle, g, right parenthesis, left parenthesis, x, right parenthesis
Find: (f∘g)(x)

1 answer

To find \((f \circ g)(x)\), we need to substitute \(g(x)\) into \(f(x)\).

Given:

  • \(f(x) = 3x + 14\)
  • \(g(x) = 2x^2 - 4x + 1\)

Now we will substitute \(g(x)\) into \(f(x)\):

\[ f(g(x)) = f(2x^2 - 4x + 1) \]

Now, replace \(x\) in \(f(x)\) with \(g(x)\):

\[ f(g(x)) = 3(2x^2 - 4x + 1) + 14 \]

Now, distribute \(3\):

\[ = 3 \cdot 2x^2 - 3 \cdot 4x + 3 \cdot 1 + 14 \] \[ = 6x^2 - 12x + 3 + 14 \]

Now combine like terms:

\[ = 6x^2 - 12x + 17 \]

Thus, the polynomial expression for \((f \circ g)(x)\) in standard form is:

\[ \boxed{6x^2 - 12x + 17} \]