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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Let f(x) = -2x - 7 and g(x) = -4x + 3. Find (f o g)(-5)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

answer choices A. 3 B. -9 C. -53 D. 23

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

(f o g)(-5) is the same as f(g(-5)) so first plug in -5 to -4x+3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok that is 23

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that the answer?

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

not yet :) then plug in 23 into -2x-7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is -53

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

correct :) there you go ^_^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wow thank you , why couldn't my book just explain it like you did lol

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

hehehe :) I'm glad I could help ^_^

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