Q. What is (f∗g)(x)?f(x)=5x+1g(x)=−2x2Write your answer as a polynomial or a rational function in simplest form.______
Identify formula: Identify the formula for (f∗g)(x).(f∗g)(x) is the product of f(x) and g(x).(f∗g)(x)=f(x)∗g(x)
Define functions: We have:f(x)=5x+1g(x)=−2x2Now, we need to multiply these two functions to find (f∗g)(x).(f∗g)(x)=(5x+1)∗(−2x2)
Multiply functions: Distribute the terms of the first polynomial across the terms of the second polynomial.(f∗g)(x)=5x∗(−2x2)+1∗(−2x2)
Distribute terms: Perform the multiplication for each term.(f∗g)(x)=−10x3−2x2
Perform multiplication: Express your answer as a simplified polynomial.The polynomial is already in its simplest form, so no further simplification is needed.(f⋅g)(x)=−10x3−2x2