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Evaluate the function,
f (x) = 5 - 4x for f(-2)

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Answer:

f(-2)=13

Explanation:

We are given the function:

f(x)= 5-4x

and asked to evaluate f(-2). We want to find what f(x) is when x is equal to -2.

We must substitute -2 in for each x.

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

Solve according to PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.

First, multiply 4 and -2.

⇒ 4 * -2 = -8

f(-2) = 5 - -8

Two negative signs in a row become a positive sign.

f(-2)= 5+8

Finally, add 5 and 8.

f(-2)= 13

The function f(x)= 5-4x evaluated for f(-2) is 13.

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