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F(x)=3x+10 g(x)=x-2 find g(f(-8))

A.-16
B.-42
C.-26
D.None of these

User Adambean
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Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

g(f(-8))

= g[3(-8)+10]

=g[-24+10]

=g[-14]

=-14-2

=-16

User Jeevan
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Answer:

-16

Explanation:

Hi there!

First, find f(-8):


f(x)=3x+10\\f(-8)=3(-8)+10\\f(-8)=-24+10\\f(-8)=-14

Now, find g(-14):


g(x)=x-2\\g(-14)=-14-2 \\g(-14)=-16

I hope this helps!

User Matt Kleinsmith
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