Math Problem Statement

f (x) = −2 x − 4 + 5; Find f(28/3 )

Solution

The given function is:

f(x)=2x4+5f(x) = -2x - 4 + 5

This simplifies to:

f(x)=2x+1f(x) = -2x + 1

Now, we need to find f(283)f\left(\frac{28}{3}\right). Substituting x=283x = \frac{28}{3} into the equation:

f(283)=2×283+1f\left(\frac{28}{3}\right) = -2 \times \frac{28}{3} + 1

Simplify the expression:

f(283)=563+1f\left(\frac{28}{3}\right) = -\frac{56}{3} + 1

Convert 1 to a fraction with the same denominator:

1=331 = \frac{3}{3}

Now, combine the terms:

f(283)=563+33=533f\left(\frac{28}{3}\right) = -\frac{56}{3} + \frac{3}{3} = -\frac{53}{3}

Thus,

f(283)=533f\left(\frac{28}{3}\right) = -\frac{53}{3}

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Here are 5 questions related to this:

  1. What is the process to substitute values into a function?
  2. How do we simplify a function with fractional inputs?
  3. How would the result change if the function were f(x)=2x+4f(x) = -2x + 4?
  4. Can you express the result 533-\frac{53}{3} as a mixed number?
  5. How does the function's slope affect the value of f(x)f(x) when xx changes?

Tip: Always remember to simplify constants and like terms when solving a function for specific values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Substitution
Simplification

Formulas

f(x) = -2x + 1

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10