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If f(x) = 2x - 5 , Find f(3).
Substitute 3 for x then type your final answer.

User Kannika
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Answer:

f(3) = 1

Explanation:

You substitute 3 for x.

f(3) = 2(3) - 5

Multiply the 2 terms.

f(3) = 6 - 5

Subtract.

f(3) = 1

User Paul Skarseth
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Answer:

f(3)=1

Explanation:

take f(x)=2(x)-5

put a three wherever you see an x in parentheses

f(3)=2(3) - 5

simplify

f(3)=6-5

simplify

f(3)=1

answer:f(3)=1

User Swinkaran
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