Answer:
(f*g)(x) = 4x⁵ - 16x³ + x² - 4
Step-by-step explanation:
To find (f*g)(x), you need to multiply f(x) with g(x). Use FOIL to multiply.
f(x) = 0.5x² - 2
g(x) = 8x³ + 2
(f*g)(x) = (0.5x² - 2)(8x³ + 2)
(f*g)(x) = 4x⁵ + x² - 16x³ - 4
(f*g)(x) = 4x⁵ - 16x³ + x² - 4
