Question the-fu

2.1 Nonlinear Functions - Function composition and evaluation
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The function h is defined by hx=3x-7. What is the value of h-2?

A.

-13

B.

-10

C.

10

D.

13

The function h is defined by h x = 3 x - 7 . What is

Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Nonlinear Functions — Function composition and evaluation. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice A is correct. The value of h-2 can be found by substituting -2 for x in the equation defining h . Substituting -2 for x in hx=3x-7 yields h-2=3-2-7, or h-2=-13. Therefore, the value of h-2 is -13 .

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of h-1, not h-2.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.