The functions $f$ and $g$ are defined as follows. f(x)= 3 x- 1 \quad g(x)=- 2 x^{2}- 3 Find $f(- 5)$ and $g(2)$. Simplify your answers as much as possible. f(- 5)= g(2)=
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Step 1
: To find $f(- 5)$, substitute $x$ with $- 1$ in the function $f(x)$.

f(-5) = 3 \times (-5) - 1

Step 2
: Calculate the value of $f(- 5)$.

\begin{align*}
f(- 5) &= - 15 - 1 \ &= - 16 \end{align*}

Final Answer

The values of the functions are $f(- 5) = - 1$ and $g(2) = - 1$.