Question

Given the functions k(x) = 2x2 − 5 and p(x) = x − 3, find (k ∘ p)(x). (k ∘ p)(x) = 2x2 − 6x 4 (k ∘ p)(x) = 2x2 − 12x 13 (k ∘ p)(x) = 2x2 − 12x 18 (k ∘ p)(x) = 2x2 − 8

Answer 1

$(k \circ p)(x)=k(p(x))=k(x-3) \\ \\ =2(x-3)^2-5 \\ \\ =2(x^2 - 6x+9)-5 \\ \\ =\boxed{2x^2 - 12x+13}$