Perform the Requested Operation on the Given Function $$f ( x ) = x + 3 , g ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 6$$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Perform the requested operation on the given function.
- $$f ( x ) = x + 3 , g ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 6$$
Find $( f g ) ( - 4 )$ .

• A) \(- 38\)
• B) \(- 34\)
• C) \(- 238\)
• D) \(- 602\)

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