Math Problem Statement

Given: f(x) = -3x, g(x) = -6x + 7, What is g(-8)?

Solution

The question asks for g(8)g(-8) based on the function g(x)=6x+7g(x) = -6x + 7.

To solve for g(8)g(-8):

g(x)=6x+7g(x) = -6x + 7

Substitute x=8x = -8 into the equation:

g(8)=6(8)+7g(-8) = -6(-8) + 7

First, multiply 6×8-6 \times -8:

g(8)=48+7g(-8) = 48 + 7

Now add:

g(8)=55g(-8) = 55

Thus, g(8)=55g(-8) = 55.

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Here are 5 follow-up questions related to this concept:

  1. What is the difference between f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) in this problem?
  2. How do you evaluate f(5)f(-5) for the given f(x)=3xf(x) = -3x?
  3. Can you find the inverse of the function g(x)=6x+7g(x) = -6x + 7?
  4. How would the equation change if the slope in g(x)g(x) were positive instead of negative?
  5. What is the general process for finding the value of a function at a specific input?

Tip: Always check your calculations step-by-step to avoid small mistakes in substitution or arithmetic.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear functions
Substitution

Formulas

g(x) = -6x + 7

Theorems

Basic algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8