SOLUTION: Here is another one I can not figure out. Please help. In exercise 36, if f(x)=5x-1, find the following: f(a-2)

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Question 74083: Here is another one I can not figure out. Please help.
In exercise 36, if f(x)=5x-1, find the following:
f(a-2)

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(12687) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if f(x)=5x-1, find the following:
f(a-2)
:
Just replace x with (a-2):
f(a-2) = 5(a-2) - 1
f(a-2) = 5a - 10 -1
f(a-2) = 5a - 11