SOLUTION: Hi, I have a question. If f(x)=2x+3, g(x)=1-2x, and 3f(a)=g(3a), then a= I know it is -2/3 but I don't understand how? Thanks!

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Question 605177: Hi, I have a question.
If f(x)=2x+3, g(x)=1-2x, and 3f(a)=g(3a), then a=
I know it is -2/3 but I don't understand how?
Thanks!

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If f(x)=2x+3, g(x)=1-2x, and 3f(a)=g(3a), then a=
I know it is -2/3 but I don't understand how?
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f(a) = 2a + 3
3f(a) = 6a + 9
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g(3a) = 1 - 6a
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6a + 9 = 1 - 6a
12a = -8
a = -2/3

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