Question

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Suppose f is a function that takes a real number x and performs the following steps in the order given:
(1) add 8
(2) take the square root
(3) subtract 9
(4) divide into 12
f(x)=?

Answer 1

Answer: f(x) = (x+8)^(1/2) - 9 / 12

Explanation:

To find f(x), we need to apply the steps given in the problem in the order they are presented.

First, we add 8 to the input value x. This step is represented by the term x+8.

Next, we take the square root of the result from step 2. This step is represented by the exponent (1/2) on the term x+8.

Next, we subtract 9 from the result of step 3. This step is represented by the term -9.

Finally, we divide the result of step 4 by 12. This step is represented by the division operator '/' and the denominator 12.

So f(x) is a function that takes the input x, adds 8, takes the square root, subtracts 9, and divides by 12.

Answer 2

f(x) = [√(x + 8) - 9]/12

Explanation:
The expression f(x) begins with ->

Step 1: x + 8
Step 2: √(x + 8)
Step 3: √(x + 8) - 9
Step 4: [√(x + 8) - 9]/12

The equation is now:
f(x) = [√(x + 8) - 9]/12