ECZ 2020 · O-Level Paper 1 — Relations and Functions

The functions f and g are defined by f(x) = 3x - 2 and g(x) = 4x + 1. Find gf(-2).

  • A. 31
  • B. -31
  • C. -17
  • D. 17

Verified working — step 1

Build the composite rule first, then substitute. In gf, the function written nearest to x acts first, so f goes in before g.

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