For the Given Functions F and G, Find the Requested $f ( x ) = 5 x + 8 , \quad g ( x ) = - 1 / x ; \quad$

question 487

Multiple Choice

For the given functions f and g, find the requested composite function value.
- $f ( x ) = 5 x + 8 , \quad g ( x ) = - 1 / x ; \quad$ Find $( g \circ f ) ( 3 )$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 23 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 19 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 68 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 23 } { 3 }\)

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