Math Problem Statement

given the function f (x) = 2x - 7/6, find the value pf f (-2/3) in simplest form

Solution

We are given the function f(x)=2x76f(x) = 2x - \frac{7}{6} and asked to find f(23)f\left( -\frac{2}{3} \right).

To solve this, substitute x=23x = -\frac{2}{3} into the function:

f(23)=2(23)76f\left( -\frac{2}{3} \right) = 2 \left( -\frac{2}{3} \right) - \frac{7}{6}

First, calculate 2(23)2 \left( -\frac{2}{3} \right):

2(23)=432 \left( -\frac{2}{3} \right) = -\frac{4}{3}

Now substitute this back into the equation:

f(23)=4376f\left( -\frac{2}{3} \right) = -\frac{4}{3} - \frac{7}{6}

To subtract these fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) between 3 and 6 is 6. Rewrite 43-\frac{4}{3} as:

43=86-\frac{4}{3} = -\frac{8}{6}

Now, subtract:

8676=156-\frac{8}{6} - \frac{7}{6} = -\frac{15}{6}

Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 3:

156=52-\frac{15}{6} = -\frac{5}{2}

Thus, the value of f(23)f\left( -\frac{2}{3} \right) is:

f(23)=52f\left( -\frac{2}{3} \right) = -\frac{5}{2}

Would you like any further explanation or clarification on this? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would the value of f(x)f(x) change if the function was f(x)=3x76f(x) = 3x - \frac{7}{6}?
  2. What would happen if the fraction in the function's expression was different, like f(x)=2x+73f(x) = 2x + \frac{7}{3}?
  3. How can we graph the function f(x)=2x76f(x) = 2x - \frac{7}{6}?
  4. What is the domain and range of the function f(x)=2x76f(x) = 2x - \frac{7}{6}?
  5. How do we apply the same steps to find f(12)f \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)?

Tip: Always simplify fractions to their lowest terms to make calculations easier and more accurate!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Substitution
Fractions

Formulas

f(x) = 2x - 7/6

Theorems

Fraction subtraction
Simplifying fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9