Answer:
c=-4.25
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c = -
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
6.5c - 2.5c + 9 = - 7 ← combine like terms on left side
3c + 9 = - 7 ( subtract 9 from both sides )
3c = - 16 ( divide both sides by 3 )
f(g(2)) = 44
g(2) = 3(2) + 1 = 7
Plug 7 into f(x) since g(2) = 7
f(7) = 7² - 5 = 44
7.025 is greater than 7 1/8
[ - 2, - 7 ]