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Practice Writing Composite Functions Given: f(x) = x - 7 and h(x) = 2x + 3 Write the rule for h(f(x)).

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Answer:

h(f(x)) = 2x - 11

Explanation:

f(x) = x - 7

h(x) = 2x + 3

To find h(f(x)) substitute f(x) into h(x) that's replace every x in h(x) by f(x)

That's

h(f(x)) = 2(x - 7) + 3

h(f(x)) = 2x - 14 + 3

We have the final answer as

h(f(x)) = 2x - 11

Hope this helps you

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