Answer:
g(-2.3) = 3.6
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Algebra I
- Functions
- Function Notation
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
g(x) = 2|x| - 1
Step 2: Evaluate
- Substitute in x [Function g(x)]: g(-2.3) = 2|-2.3| - 1
- Absolute values: g(-2.3) = 2(2.3) - 1
- Multiply: g(-2.3) = 4.6 - 1
- Subtract: g(-2.3) = 3.6