Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer is 16 2/3 as explained above
Let <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> be the two numbers. Then
<em>a</em> + <em>b</em> = -4
<em>a b</em> = -2
Solve the second equation for <em>b</em> :
<em>b</em> = -2/<em>a</em>
Substitute this into the first equation:
<em>a</em> - 2/<em>a</em> = -4
Multiply both sides by <em>a</em> :
<em>a</em>² - 2 = -4<em>a</em>
Move 4<em>a</em> to the left side:
<em>a</em>² + 4<em>a</em> - 2 = 0
Use the quadratic formula to solve for <em>a</em> :
<em>a</em> = (-4 ± √(4² - 4(-2))) / 2
<em>a</em> = -2 ± √6
If <em>a</em> = -2 + √6, then
-2 + √6 + <em>b</em> = -4
<em>b</em> = -2 - √6
In the other case, we end up with the same numbers, but <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> are swapped.
Answer:
g(f(2)) = 11
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
<u>Algebra I</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
f(x) = 3x - 2
g(x) = x² - 5
<u>Step 2: Find g(f(2))</u>
f(2)
- Substitute in <em>x</em>: f(2) = 3(2) - 2
- Multiply: f(2) = 6 - 2
- Subtract: f(2) = 4
g(f(2))
- Substitute in <em>x</em>: g(4) = 4² - 5
- Exponents: g(4) = 16 - 5
- Subtract: g(4) = 11
