Question

Given f(x) = 5(2-x), what is the value of f(-3) ?

Answer 1

Answer:

f(-3) = 25

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) = 5(2 - x)

f(-3) is x = -3

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute:                    f(-3) = 5(2 - -3)
2. Simplify:                        f(-3) = 5(2 + 3)
3. Add:                              f(-3) = 5(5)
4. Multiply:                        f(-3) = 25