The problem in your homework asks you to find $(g \circ f)(1)$, which is the composite function of $g$ and $f$ evaluated at $x = 1$. Given the functions:

$f(x) = x^2 - 2$ and $g(x) = 2x + 15$

We need to evaluate $(g \circ f)(1)$, which means we first find $f(1)$, then substitute that result into $g(x)$.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Evaluate $f(1)$: $f(1) = (1)^2 - 2 = 1 - 2 = -1$

2. Substitute $f(1) = -1$ into $g(x)$: $g(-1) = 2(-1) + 15 = -2 + 15 = 13$

Therefore, $(g \circ f)(1) = 13$.

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Related questions:

1. How do you evaluate composite functions in general?
2. What is the difference between $(g \circ f)(x)$ and $(f \circ g)(x)$?
3. How can we check if two functions are inverses of each other?
4. What are the domains and ranges of the given functions?
5. How do transformations of functions affect their graphs?

Tip: Always remember that for composite functions, you evaluate the inner function first, then use that result to evaluate the outer function.