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A function is defined by f(x)= 6x+1.5. What is f(2.5)?

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Answer:

f(2.5) = 16.5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Functions
  • Function Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

[Function] f(x) = 6x + 1.5

[Given] f(2.5) is x = 2.5 for function f(x)

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in x [Function f(x)]: f(2.5) = 6(2.5) + 1.5
  2. Multiply: f(2.5) = 15 + 1.5
  3. Add: f(2.5) = 16.5
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