Simply substitute the value of
3
given. In other words,
f
(
3
)
is the function of
f
(
x
)
, however, in this case,
x
is
3
f
(
3
)
=
3
(
3
)
−
4
Distribute
3
through the parenthesis
f
(
3
)
=
9
−
4
Simplify
f
(
3
)
=
5
The answer is B. The next crayon Laura picks is NOT red.
Make a proportion:

Then cross multiply and divide to solve.
20x=119
x=5.95
The answer is $5.95
The answer is <span>A. 2 eggs / 3 cups of flour = 12 eggs / 18 cups of flour because 2 x 18 = 3 x 12 = 36.</span>