SOLUTION: Find f(p+1) f(x)=2/x-5 f(p+1)= simplify your answer

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Question 151652: Find f(p+1)
f(x)=2/x-5
f(p+1)=
simplify your answer

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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f%28x%29=2%2F%28x-5%29 Start with the given equation.


f%28p%2B1%29=2%2F%28p%2B1-5%29 Plug in x=p+1



f%28p%2B1%29=2%2F%28p-4%29 Combine like terms.