If f(x) = 0.5x2 - 2 and g(x) = 8x3 + 2, find the value of the following function. (f · g)(x) = __x5 x3 + __x2 - __

We have the following functions:
 f (x) = 0.5x2 - 2
 g (x) = 8x3 + 2
 Multiplying and using power properties we have:
 (f · g) (x) = 4x5 + x2 - 16x3 - 4
 Rewriting we have:
 (f · g) (x) = 4x5 - 16x3 + x2 - 4
 
 (f · g) (x) = 4x5 - 16x3 + x2 - 4

Dwould be the answer