Question

Evaluate f(x)
f(x) = 4x
4x + 3 for f(-5)
a-23
b-17
с-2
d-28

Answer 1

Answer:

b. -17

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Function Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = 4x + 3

f(-5) is x = -5

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in x:                    f(-5) = 4(-5) + 3
2. Multiply:                               f(-5) = -20 + 3
3. Add:                                     f(-5) = -17