Math Problem Statement

Use the graph below to evaluate the function: Find 3f(-5), Find f(-1 + 4), Find f(f(-5))

Solution

Let's break down the questions using the graph in the image to evaluate the function f(x)f(x).

  1. Find 3f(5)3f(-5):

    • Look at the graph to find f(5)f(-5). It appears that the value of the function at x=5x = -5 is 11.
    • Now, multiply this by 3:
      3f(5)=3×1=33f(-5) = 3 \times 1 = 3
  2. Find f(1+4)f(-1 + 4):

    • Simplify 1+4=3-1 + 4 = 3, so we need to find f(3)f(3).
    • Looking at the graph, f(3)f(3) corresponds to 22.
    • Thus, f(1+4)=2f(-1 + 4) = 2.
  3. Find f(f(5))f(f(-5)):

    • We already found that f(5)=1f(-5) = 1.
    • Now, find f(1)f(1) on the graph. It looks like f(1)=2f(1) = 2.
    • Therefore, f(f(5))=f(1)=2f(f(-5)) = f(1) = 2.

The answers for the blanks should be:

  1. 33
  2. 22
  3. 22

Would you like more detailed explanations or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to explore this concept further:

  1. What is the value of f(0)f(0) according to the graph?
  2. How would you solve f(2)+f(5)f(2) + f(-5) using the graph?
  3. What is the interpretation of f(f(3))f(f(3))?
  4. How does the slope of the graph between x=1x = 1 and x=3x = 3 affect the function values?
  5. Can you find f(f(0))f(f(0)) using the graph?

Tip: Always break down function compositions step-by-step to ensure accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Evaluation
Graph Interpretation

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10