Question

The graph of y=f(x) is shown below. find the value of f(5)

Answer 1

• f(5) = - 5

Explanation:

Given the graph of the function f(x).

In order to find the value of f for any value of x on the graph, find the point x on the x-axis, then add a vertical line from this point to the graph. The y-coordinate of the intersection is the value of the function at given x-coordinate.

We are asked to find the value of f(5).

This is f(5) = - 5 as per above explanation.

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Answer 2

f(5) = -5

Explanation:

To find the value of f(5), find the value of y when x = 5.

To find the value of y from a given value of x, find the position of x on the x-axis, then trace vertically until you meet the line.

Once you meet the line, trace horizontally to the y-axis to find the corresponding value of y.

Therefore, the value of f(5) is -5.

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