Question

the functions r and s are defined as follows.\\( r(x) = -4x + 1 \\)\\( s(x) = -x - 1 \\)find the value of \\( s(r(3)) \\).\\( s(r(3)) = \square \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate $r(3)$

Substitute $x=3$ into $r(x)$:
$r(3) = -4(3) + 1 = -12 + 1 = -11$

Step2: Calculate $s(r(3))$

Substitute $r(3)=-11$ into $s(x)$:
$s(-11) = -(-11) - 1 = 11 - 1 = 10$

Answer:

10