To determine [tex]\( f(a+2) \)[/tex] for the function [tex]\( f(x) = 3x + \frac{5}{x} \)[/tex], we need to follow these steps:
1. Identify the function [tex]\( f(x) \)[/tex]: [tex]\[
f(x) = 3x + \frac{5}{x}
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2. Substitute [tex]\( a+2 \)[/tex] into the function [tex]\( f(x) \)[/tex]: [tex]\[
f(a+2) = 3(a+2) + \frac{5}{a+2}
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3. Simplify the expression: - Distribute 3 within the parentheses: [tex]\[
3(a+2) = 3a + 6
\][/tex] - Combine this result with the fraction: [tex]\[
f(a+2) = 3a + 6 + \frac{5}{a+2}
\][/tex]
Thus, after substituting [tex]\( a+2 \)[/tex] into the function and simplifying, we arrive at: [tex]\[
f(a+2) = 3a + 6 + \frac{5}{a+2}
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Comparing this result with the given options: A. [tex]\( 3(a+2) + \frac{5}{a+2} \)[/tex] B. [tex]\( 3(f(a)) + \frac{5}{f(a) + 2} \)[/tex] C. [tex]\( 3a + \frac{5}{6} + 2 \)[/tex]
Option A matches our result after substitution: [tex]\[
3(a+2) + \frac{5}{a+2} = 3a + 6 + \frac{5}{a+2}
\][/tex]
Therefore, the correct answer is: [tex]\[ \boxed{A} \][/tex]
