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If f(x) = 3x+2, find f(f^-1(14))?

a) 44

b) 176

c) 4

d) 14

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f(x)=3x+2\\\\y=3x+2\ \ \ |-2\\\\3x=y-2\ \ \ \ |:3\\\\x=(y-2)/(3)\to f^(-1)(x)=(x-2)/(3)


f^(-1)(14)=(14-2)/(3)=(12)/(3)=4

f(f^(-1)(14))=3\cdot4+2=12+2=14

Answer: d) 14

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