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If f(x) = 2x -3 what is the value of f(x) when x is -5?

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Answer:

-13

Explanation:

To find the value of f(x) when x is -5, substitute -5 for the x in the equation. Then, simplify:


f(x) = 2x-3\\\\f(-5) = 2(-5)-3\\f(-5) = -10-3\\f(-5) = -13

So, when x is -5, the value of f(x) will be -13.

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