Question

Given the function g(x) = -3x+1
Find x if g(x) = 16

Answer 1

If g(x) equals 16, then by replacing x with -5:

(-3•-5) + 1
15+1
=16

Which means that

x in g(x) equals -5

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

g(x) = -3x+1

g(x) = -3(-5) + 1

g(x) = 15 + 1

g(x) = 16