Question

Let the function f be defined as f(x)= 5x^2 - 7(4x+3). What is the value of f(3)

Answer 1

Answer:

f(x) = -60 is your answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Plug in 3 for x

f(x) = 5x² - 7(4x + 3)

f(x) = 5(3²) - 7(4(3) + 3)

Follow PEMDAS. First, solve the parenthesis

3² = 9

4(3) + 3 = 12 + 3 = 15

f(x) = 5(9) - 7(15)

Multiply

f(x) = 45 - 105

Simplify. Subtract

f(x) = 45 - 105

f(x) = -60

f(x) = -60 is your answer

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