SOLUTION: value of the function g(x) = -5x + 2 when g(5x + 1) Thanks Kevin

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Question 79729: value of the function g(x) = -5x + 2 when g(5x + 1)
Thanks Kevin
Answer by tutor_paul(427) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g%28x%29+=+-5x%2B2 when g%285x+%2B+1%29
To do this problem, substitute 5x+1 into x in the original equation:
g%285x%2B1%29=-5%285x%2B1%29%2B2
g%285x%2B1%29=-25x-5%2B2
highlight%28g%285x%2B1%29=-25x-3%29
Good Luck,
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