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Find x if f(x) = 2x + 7 and f(x) = -1.

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User Radihuq
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Answer:


x=-4

Explanation:

We are given the function:


f(x)=2x+7

And we want to find x when f(x) = -1.

Substitute:


-1=2x+7

Subtract seven from both sides:


2x=-8

Divide both sides by two. Hence:


x=-4

User Robjwilkins
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