Determine $(f\circ g)(x)$ if $f(x)=(x-1)/(x+1)$ and $g(x)=x^2$.

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Function Composition
Problem: 

Determine $(f\circ g)(x)$ if $f(x)=(x-1)/(x+1)$ and $g(x)=x^2$.

Answer: 

$(f\circ g)(x)=(x^2-1)/(x^2+1)$

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