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The functions and are defined by the given equations.
If , where is a constant, what is the value of ?
The functions f and g are defined by the given equations. f x = 3 +
Hard-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
The correct answer is . The value of is the value of when . Substituting for in the equation yields , or , which is equivalent to , or . Since it's given that , it follows that and the value of is the value of . Substituting for in the equation yields , or , which is equivalent to , or . Note that -4.9 and -49/10 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
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