Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Find g(-4) first:
Now find f(-17):
Answer:
[tex]f(x) = x - 2 \\ g(x) = 5x + 3 \\ f(g(x)) = (5x + 3) - 2 \\ f(g(x)) = 5x + 3 - 2 \\ f(g(x)) = 5x + 1 \\ f(g( - 4)) = 5( -4) + 1 \\ f(g( - 4)) = - 20 + 1 \\ \boxed{f(g( - 4)) = - 19}[/tex]