The functions f and g are such that f(x)=5x+2 and g(x)=-x-4. a) Find fg(x). b) Find ff(x). c) Solve fg(x) = ff(x).

a) fg(X) = 5(-x-4)+2 = -5x-20+2 = -5x-18b) ff(X) = 5(5x+2)+2 = 25x+10+2 =25x+12c) 25x+12=-5x-18 25x+5x=-18-12 30x=-30 x=-1


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