Answer:
(p∘q)(5) = 2
(q∘p)(5) = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
The composition of functions can be written a little differently, perhaps making it easier to understand.
(p∘q)(x) = p(q(x))
(p∘q)(5) = p(q(5)) = p(2·5 -5) = p(5) = 5 -3
(p∘q)(5) = 2
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(q∘p)(5) = q(p(5)) = q(2) = 2·2 -5
(q∘p)(5) = -1
