Question

If h (x) = -5x-7 then what is h (x-1) ?

Answer 1

h(x - 1) = -5x - 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

Terms/Coefficients

Functions

• Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

h(x) = -5x - 7

Step 2: Find

1. Substitute in x [Function h(x)]: h(x - 1) = -5(x - 1) - 7
2. [Distributive Property] Distribute -5: h(x - 1) = -5x + 5 - 7
3. Combine like terms: h(x - 1) = -5x - 2