Question

What is the value of f?

Answer 1

Answer:

f(1/2) = -2

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = 8x - 6

f(1/2) is x = 1/2

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in x:                    f(1/2) = 8(1/2) - 6
2. Multiply:                               f(1/2) = 4 - 6
3. Subtract:                              f(1/2) = -2