Question

The table represents a function.


What is f(5)?

–8
–1
1
8

Answer 1

Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

f(5)   is the values of the function when x = 5

Answer 2

Answer: -8

Step-by-step explanation:

f(5) means: when x = 5, what is y?  Note: y and f(x) are the same thing.

Look in the x-column for 5.  What is the value in the f(x) column when x = 5?