Question

Find the value of x so that the function has the given value.
n(x) = -6x + 2; n(x) = 44

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

x = -7

Explanation:

Substitute the given value and solve for x

n(x) = -6x +2

44 = -6x + 2

42 = -6x . . . . . subtract 2

-7 = x . . . . . . . divide by -7

n(x) will have the value 44 for x = -7.