Question

I need help with number 2 putting it into like a f(x) =

Answer 1

2.

$f(x)=4x-5$

Given, f(x) = -17

$\begin{gathered} f(x)=-17 \\ -17=4x-5 \\ _{\text{ }}solve_{\text{ }}for_{\text{ }}x\colon \\ 4x=-17+5 \\ 4x=-12 \\ x=-\frac{12}{4} \\ x=-3 \end{gathered}$

Answer:

x = -3