Question

determine the output value when the input value is $x = 5$ for the function $g(x) = 2x - 1$

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=5$ into $g(x)$

$g(5) = 2(5) - 1$

Step2: Calculate the product first

$2(5) = 10$

Step3: Subtract 1 from the product

$10 - 1 = 9$

Answer:

9