SOLUTION: If f (x) = 5x – 1, find the following: 9. f (a -2)

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Question 122217: If f (x) = 5x – 1, find the following:
9. f (a -2)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's evaluate f%28a-2%29


f%28x%29=5x-1 Start with the given function.


f%28a-2%29=5%28a-2%29-1 Plug in x=a-2. In other words, replace each x with a-2.


f%28a-2%29=5a-10-1 Distribute


f%28a-2%29=5a-11 Combine like terms