SOLUTION: Help with one more :) f(x)= -3x+1 ,find f (a-2) Thanks!

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Question 98480: Help with one more :)
f(x)= -3x+1 ,find f (a-2)
Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21685) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f%28x%29=+-3x%2B1+ Start with the given function

f%28a-2%29=+-3%28a-2%29%2B1+ Plug in a-2


f%28a-2%29=+-3a%2B6%2B1+ Distribute


f%28a-2%29=+-3a%2B7+ Combine like terms