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  • Jun 12, 2007, 08:19 AM
    Melzy11
    Functions again.
    I know now how to solve for f(x), but I am really confused when you have f(g(x). For example, I answered the first part, but am unsure of where to go for the next one. The problem reads like this,

    f(x)=2x-3 and g(x)=x+1

    now where I am confused is when the problem asks for something like this,
    f(g(4) I know, or at least I think I know that you plug the four in where the x is, but how do I set it up to make it look right. I guess what is confusing me is the g. :confused:
  • Jun 12, 2007, 08:38 AM
    albear
    OK sub 4 into g(x) and you get = g(4)

    then sub that answer into f(x) where g(4)=x understand ?
  • Jun 12, 2007, 08:42 AM
    albear
    (with numbers)

    let x=4

    g(x)=4+1=5

    sub into f(x)

    f(g(4))=(2*5)-3=7
  • Jun 12, 2007, 09:43 AM
    Capuchin
    I thought I answered this before?
  • Jun 12, 2007, 09:46 AM
    Capuchin
    Yes here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/mathem...ons-99350.html

    You asked the same question a week ago, and you agreed with my answer!!

    What are you finding confusing?
  • Jun 13, 2007, 11:35 PM
    Capuchin
    Melzy, if you don't understand, don't repost the question, instead you can reply in the same thread and ask for clarification :)

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