Consider the Function H as Defined $$h ( x ) = ( - 6 x + 18 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 360

Multiple Choice

Consider the function h as defined. Find functions f and g so that (f ∘ g) (x) = h(x) .
- $$h ( x ) = ( - 6 x + 18 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(f ( x ) = - 6 x + 18 , g ( x ) = x ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } , g ( x ) = - 6 x + 18\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = ( - 6 x ) ^ { 2 } , g ( x ) = 18\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = - 6 x ^ { 2 } , g ( x ) = x + 18\)

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