SOLUTION: state if the given functions are inverses f(x)=-5x g(x)=x+2

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Question 997967: state if the given functions are inverses
f(x)=-5x
g(x)=x+2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are f and g inverses?

f%28g%28x%29%29=-5%28x%2B2%29=what?

g%28f%28x%29%29=%28-5x%29%2B2=what%3F?

When you give the function composition x, either you have output of x or you do not have output of x.