Functions Question 594

Question: If $ f:R\to R $ and $ g:R\to R $ are defined by $ f(x)=2x+3 $ and $ g(x)=x^{2}+7 $ , then the values of x such that $ g(f(x))=8 $ are

[EAMCET 2000, 03]

Options:

A) 1, 2

B) -1, 2

C) -1, -2

D) 1, -2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ g[ f(x) ]=8 $ or $ g(2x+3)=8 $

Þ $ {{(2x+3)}^{2}}+7=8 $
Þ $ 2x+3=\pm 1 $
Þ $ x=-1,,-2 $ .