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Given f(x) = -x – 4, find f(4).
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Answer:

f(4) = -8

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = -x - 4

f(4) is x = 4

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in x: f(4) = -4 - 4
  2. Subtract: f(4) = -8
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