Evaluate the Indicated Function For $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the indicated function for $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$ and $g ( x ) = x + 9$ .
$( f g ) ( - 1 )$

• A) \(- 32\)
• B) \(- 48\)
• C) \(- 46\)
• D) 40
• E) \(- 50\)

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