Question

If f(x) = 3x – 7 and g(x) = x2 – 5x + 5, then f(x) = g(x) for

what values of x?
a. x = 3 and x = 4
b. X = 6 and x = 2
c. x = -6 and x = -2
d. x = -3 and x = -4

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

3x - 7 = x² - 5x + 5

x² - 5x + 5 - 3x + 7 = 0

x² - 8x + 12 = 0

(x-6)(x-2)=0

x = 6

x = 2