f(x)= -5x+8 and f(x)= -17
-5x+8 = -17
-5x = -25
x=5
Ola Y.
asked • 04/13/21If f(x) = -5x + 8 and f(x) = -17, find x.
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Anthony T. answered • 04/13/21
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You are given f(x) = -5x +8 and that f(x) =-17.
Just substitute -17 for f(x) in the equation given.
-17 = -5x +8 Now solve for x
-5x = -17 - 8
-5x = -25
x = -25 / -5 = 5
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