Question

Given g(x) =5x+4 determine x for g(x)=-36

Answer 1

x = -8

Explanation:

Set one side of the equation to be -36, and the other side to be the actual equation for g(x) and solve for x.

-35 = 5x + 4

Subtract 4 from both sides.

-40 = 5x

Divide both sides by 5

-8 = x

x = -8