Q. What is (f∗g)(x)?f(x)=5xg(x)=3x2−8xWrite 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 Product: We have:f(x)=5xg(x)=3x2−8xTo find (f∗g)(x), we need to multiply f(x) by g(x).(f∗g)(x)=5x∗(3x2−8x)
Multiply Functions: Distribute 5x across the terms in g(x).(f∗g)(x)=5x∗3x2−5x∗8x
Distribute Terms: Perform the multiplication.(f∗g)(x)=15x3−40x2
Perform Multiplication: Express your answer as a simplified polynomial. The polynomial is already in its simplest form, so no further simplification is needed.