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If f(x) =x 2 + 10, what is f (-5)?

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Answer:

f(-5) = 35

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

  • Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = x² + 10

f(-5) is x = -5

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute: f(-5) = (-5)² + 10
  2. Exponents: f(-5) = 25 + 10
  3. Add: f(-5) = 35
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