f(x) = (x + 1)2, g(x) = 2x3
One way to find (f º g)(x) when x = −2 is to start by composing f(g(x)).

Find f(g(x)).
4x6 + 1

4x9 + 1

4x6 + 4x3 + 1

4x9 + 4x6 + 1