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25 points! if g(x)=5x-8
solve g[g(x)]=g(x) for x

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Answer:

Step-by-step solution to solve g[g(x)]=g(x) for x:

1. Substitute g(x) into the equation g[g(x)]=g(x): 5(5x-8) - 8 = 5x - 8.

2. Simplify the equation: 25x - 40 = 5x - 8.

3. Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation: 25x - 5x - 40 = - 8.

4. Simplify the equation: 20x = -32.

5. Divide both sides of the equation by 20: x = -32/20.

6. Solve for x: x = -1.6.

7. The solution to the equation is x = -1.6.

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