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Evaluate
f(x)=5x-3
f(5) =

User Xiamx
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f(x)=5x-3

use the substitution method

f(5)=(5)(5)-3

multiply the parentheses first

using: PEDMAS

P=Parentheses

E= Exponents

D=Division

M=Multiplication

A= Addition

S=Subtraction

(5)(5)=25

25-3

=22

answer:

f(5)=22

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