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An equation that defined y as a function f of x is given

An equation that defined y as a function f of x is given-example-1
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The equation is given in the question.


x+2y=8

To determine the y in terms of x ,


y=(8-x)/(2)=4-(x)/(2)

Replace y with f(x),


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

The value of f(5) is


f(5)=4-(5)/(2)=(3)/(2)

The value of f(5) is 3/2.

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