Question

If f(x)=x^2+3x-10, then f(10)=?

Answer 1

f(10) = 120

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

• Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = x² + 3x - 10

f(10) is x = 10

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute: f(10) = 10² + 3(10) - 10
2. Exponents: f(10) = 100 + 3(10) - 10
3. Multiply: f(10) = 100 + 30 - 10
4. Add: f(10) = 130 - 10
5. Subtract: f(10) = 120