SOLUTION: Solve g^-1(2x+3)=8 where you know that g^-1(8)= 17, and g(8)=11

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Question 438910: Solve g^-1(2x+3)=8 where you know that g^-1(8)= 17, and g(8)=11
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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From g%5E%28-1%29%282x%2B3%29+=+8, we get g(8) = 2x+3.
We're given g(8) = 11
==> 2x + 3 = 11 ==> 2x = 8 ==> x = 4.