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Solve for f(-2).
f(x) = 2x - 4
f(-2) = [?]

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Answer:

f(-2) = -8

Explanation:

Givens

We are given a function:


f(x)=2x-4

We are told to find f(-2).

Solve

First, substitute -2 as x in f(x):


f(x) = 2x-4\\\\f(-2) = 2x-4

Then, substitute -2 as x in the equation itself:


f(-2) = 2(-2) - 4

Then, simplify by multiplying 2(-2):


f(-2) = 2(-2) - 4\\\\f(-2) = -4 - 4

Finally, simplify by performing the final arithmetic:


f(-2) = -4 - 4\\\\f(-2) = -8

Final Answer

Therefore, f(-2) = -8.

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