SOLUTION: if f (x) = 5x - 1, find the following: solve for f (a - 2)

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Question 125708: if f (x) = 5x - 1, find the following: solve for f (a - 2)
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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All you have to do is substitute.

f%28x%29=5x-1, then

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f%28x%29=5x-1 Start with the given equation.
f%28a-2%29=5%28a-2%29-1 Plug in x=a-2.
f%28a-2%29=5a-10-1 Distribute.
f%28a-2%29=5a-11 Combine like terms.