FUNCTIONS: In the space provided, type the answer in descending order as it applies without any spaces between the letters, numbers, or symbols.

Question

Type the product of the given functions (fg)(x):

f(x) = x² − 9 and g(x) = x + 1.

Answer 1

(fg)(x) means to multiply f(x) by g(x):

(x² − 9)(x + 1) = x²·x + x²·1 + (-9)·x + (-9)·1 = ______?