Evaluate the Indicated Function For $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 1$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the indicated function for $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 1$ and $g ( x ) = x - 6$ . $( f g ) ( - 2 )$

• A) \(- 24\)
• B) 40
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) 12
• E) 24

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