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f(x) = 2(3x)
Exponential functions represent the initial value outside of the parentheses so if 2 is the initial value it has to be on the outside of the parentheses.
Exponential growth formula.
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<span>a represents the initial value.</span>
You can treat x and 2x+1 just as though they are real numbers.
So f(2x+1) = 3(2x+1) - 5 = 6x + 3 - 5 = 6x - 2
In the above, I made use of something called the distributive law which says that if a,b and c are real numbers, then a(b+c) = ab + ac.
Answer:
9(x-12)=24
Step-by-step explanation: