SOLUTION: Can someone help? Thank you. When given f(x)=2x^2+4x-1, evaluate and simplify f(z+3). Would I plug in z to x in the original equation?

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Question 1144236: Can someone help? Thank you.
When given f(x)=2x^2+4x-1, evaluate and simplify f(z+3).
Would I plug in z to x in the original equation?

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When given f(x)=2x^2+4x-1, evaluate and simplify f(z+3).
Would I plug in z to x in the original equation?
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Wherever there's an x, sub (z+3)

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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As Alan said,  plug in  "z+3"  instead of  "x"  at every occurrence of  "x".


In the given case, it works this way:


    f(z+3) = 2*(z+3)^2 + 4*(z+3) - 1.


Next, you must simplify it.


It is simple job, and I leave it to you to complete it.


In order for to get full understanding,  you should complete it on your own at least once.

If you want,  you can post your answer to the forum - somebody of the tutors will verify it . . .

If you do,  then refer correctly to  THIS  post.

For it,  you may use the ID number of the post,  which  (the  ID  number)  is  1144236.