By the given information, we know the following:
t(x)=√3x+1f(x)=5−t(x)
In order to find t(f(5)), we must first evaluate f(x) when x=5:
f(x)=5−t(x) | Since t(x) appears in the definition of f(x), plug in t(x) into the f(x) function. |
f(x)=5−√3x+1 | Now, evaluate f(x) when x=5. |
f(5)=5−√3∗5+1 | Notice how every instance of x has been replaced wth a 5. Now, it is a matter of simplifying. |
f(5)=5−√16 | |
f(5)=5−4 | |
f(5)=1 | |
Now we know that t(f(5)=t(1) since we just determined that f(5)=1.
t(x)=√3x+1 | Of course, we want to evaluate when x=1, so replace every instance of x with a 1. |
t(1)=√3∗1+1 | Now, simplify. |
t(1)=√3+1 | |
t(1)=√4=2 | |
Therefore, t(f(5))=2
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