Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra intermediate Problem Let g(2x+5)=4x2−3x+2. Find g(−3). Solution — click to reveal Since we know what g(2x+5) is, to determine g(−3), we must determine what value of x makes 2x+5 equal to −3. Solving 2x+5=−3 gives us x=−4. Letting x=−4 in g(2x+5)=4x2−3x+2 gives g(−3)=4(−4)2−3(−4)+2=4⋅16+12+2=78. Final answer 78 ← Previous problem Next problem →