SOLUTION: How do i solve f(x)=3x+1 when i have to replace "x" with f(f(2))

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Question 562554: How do i solve f(x)=3x+1 when i have to replace "x" with f(f(2))
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Answer by issacodegard(60) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, so I assume that the problem is f(x)=3x+1, find f(f(f(2))).
f(2)=3(2)+1=7
f(f(2))=f(7)=3(7)+1=22
f(f(f(2)))=f(22)=3(22)+1=67

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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First evaluate . Once you have that value determined, evaluate the function at this new value.

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