To solve for [tex]\( f(a+2) \)[/tex] given the function [tex]\( f(x) = 3(x + 5) + \frac{4}{x} \)[/tex], let's break this down step-by-step.
1. Identify the original function: [tex]\[
f(x) = 3(x + 5) + \frac{4}{x}
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2. Substitute [tex]\( a+2 \)[/tex] for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]: [tex]\[
f(a+2) = 3((a+2) + 5) + \frac{4}{a+2}
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3. Simplify inside the parentheses first: [tex]\[
(a+2) + 5 = a + 7
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4. Substitute this simplified expression back into the function: [tex]\[
f(a+2) = 3(a+7) + \frac{4}{a+2}
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So, the function evaluated at [tex]\( a+2 \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
f(a+2) = 3(a+7) + \frac{4}{a+2}
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Now, we match this result with the given options: - Option A: [tex]\( 3(a+7) + \frac{4}{a+2} \)[/tex] - Option B: [tex]\( 3(a+2) + \frac{4}{a} + 2 \)[/tex] - Option C: [tex]\( 3(f(a)+5) + \frac{4}{f(a)+2} \)[/tex]
