Let f(x) = 3x + 8 and g(x) = -7x + 3. (a) Find f(g(x)). (b) Find g(f(x)).

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Let \( f(x) = 3x + 8 \) and \( g(x) = -7x + 3 \).

(a) Find \( f(g(x)) \).

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(b) Find \( g(f(x)) \).

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The given function are f open parentheses x close parentheses equals 3 x plus 8 space and space straight g open parentheses straight x close parentheses equals negative 7 straight x plus 3

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