SOLUTION: The question is: You are given f(x)=-x+6 and g(x)=f(x+3), write an equation for g. This question was on my homework and I am completely confused. Please help. Thanks.

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Question 1148811: The question is:
You are given f(x)=-x+6 and g(x)=f(x+3), write an equation for g.
This question was on my homework and I am completely confused. Please help.
Thanks.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are given f(x)=-x+6 and g(x)=f(x+3), write an equation for g.
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Not an equation for g, for g(x)
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Find f(x+3)
Wherever you see x, sub (x+3)
f(x+3) = -(x+3) + 6 = -x + 3
g(x) = -x + 3

Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Wherever you see x, sub (x+3)


f(x+3) = -(x+3) + 6 = -x + 3.


g(x) = -x + 3.        ANSWER