In Exercises 17-20, find the value of x so that the function has the given value. 17. f(x) = 8x - 7; f(x) = 17

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Nastasia [14]2 years ago

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Answer:

17.) x = 3

18.) x = -5

I couldn't do 19.) and 20.) for you because there are weird symbols that I believe you mistakenly input. But I'm sure you now get the gist of how to solve such problems. Peace <3

Step-by-step explanation:

All you really have to do for all of the problems is substitute your value of "x" for the function.

17.) f(x) = 8x - 7; f(x) =17

17 = 8x -7 ---- substitute 17 for f(x), add 7 on both sides

24 = 8x ------ divide 8 on both sides

x = 3

18.) g(x) = -4x + 7; g(x) = 27

27 = -4x + 7 substitute 27 for g(x), subtract 7 on both sides

20 = -4x

x = -5

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