Question

A function is defined by f (x) = StartFraction x Over 4 EndFraction. What is f(–8)?

Answer 1

Answer:

  -2

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate a function, replace the variable by the function argument and simplify.

Application

  $f(x)=\dfrac{x}{4}\\\\f(-8)=\dfrac{-8}{4}\qquad\text{replace x with -8}\\\\\boxed{f(-8)=-2}\qquad\text{simplify}$