SOLUTION: Use the functions to answer the question. f(x)= 2x - 8 ; g(x)= x-5 What is the value of (g o f)(6)? A. -6 B. -1 C. 1 D. 6

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Question 920139: Use the functions to answer the question.
f(x)= 2x - 8 ; g(x)= x-5
What is the value of (g o f)(6)?
A. -6
B. -1
C. 1
D. 6

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(g o f)(x) = (2x-8) - 5 = 2x - 13
(g o f)(x) = 2x-13
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(g o f)(6) = = 2(6) - 13 = -1

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