Question 28433: Given g(x) = –2x – 5, find g (3a).
-6a-15
Did I do this right
Answer by longjonsilver(2297)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! no you didn't... it never ceases to amaze me that students find functions so tricky...they are so so so easy and straight forward. You did too much work!
g(x) = -2x-5 means take the value in the bracket --> here the x, and then do what you are told, namely multiply it by -2 anf then take off 5.
so, g(3a) is the same, just that instead of "x", we now have "3a"
g(3a) = -2(3a) -5
g(3a) = -6a -5
At this point, students usually say, "is that it? That is so simple. Are you sure it isn't more complicated?" and the answer is no, it isn't more complicated.
Hope this has helped.
jon.
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