Math Problem Statement

Given f(x) = (2/3)(x + 5), find f(6.7).

Solution

The given function is:

f(x)=23(x+5)f(x) = \frac{2}{3}(x + 5)

You are asked to find f(6.7)f(6.7).

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Substitute x=6.7x = 6.7 into the function: f(6.7)=23(6.7+5)f(6.7) = \frac{2}{3}(6.7 + 5)

  2. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses: 6.7+5=11.76.7 + 5 = 11.7 So, f(6.7)=23×11.7f(6.7) = \frac{2}{3} \times 11.7

  3. Multiply 23\frac{2}{3} by 11.711.7: f(6.7)=2×11.73=23.43=7.8f(6.7) = \frac{2 \times 11.7}{3} = \frac{23.4}{3} = 7.8

Thus, the value of f(6.7)f(6.7) is:

f(6.7)=7.8f(6.7) = 7.8

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the general process to evaluate a function at a given point?
  2. How does the distributive property help simplify expressions like 23(x+5)\frac{2}{3}(x + 5)?
  3. What would the graph of f(x)=23(x+5)f(x) = \frac{2}{3}(x + 5) look like?
  4. How does changing the coefficient 23\frac{2}{3} affect the slope of the line?
  5. Can we generalize the behavior of linear functions when evaluated at different values?

Tip: When working with fractional coefficients, it's often easier to deal with them by multiplying the numerator and denominator separately before dividing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Linear Equations

Formulas

f(x) = (2/3)(x + 5)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10