Question

Evaluate each function rule for x= -1/2 f(x) = 4(-1/2)-2

Answer 1

f(-1/2) = -4

Explanation:

To evaluate the expression, substitute by replacing x with -1/2. Then simplify according to order of operations:

f(-1/2) = 4(-1/2) - 2

f(-1/2) = -4/2 - 2

f(-1/2) = -2 - 2

f(-1/2) = -4