Math Problem Statement

Find the function f(x) = 4 - 2x for x = 7. Construct a table of values by substituting values of x in the definition for f(x).

Solution

The image shows a mathematical question asking for a table of values to be completed for the function f(x)=42xf(x) = 4 - 2x. The table contains specific values of xx that need to be substituted into the function to determine the corresponding f(x)f(x) values.

Let's calculate the values for each xx:

  • For x=7x = 7, f(x)=42(7)=414=10f(x) = 4 - 2(7) = 4 - 14 = -10
  • For x=7.2x = 7.2, f(x)=42(7.2)=414.4=10.4f(x) = 4 - 2(7.2) = 4 - 14.4 = -10.4
  • For x=8x = 8, f(x)=42(8)=416=12f(x) = 4 - 2(8) = 4 - 16 = -12
  • For x=9.5x = 9.5, f(x)=42(9.5)=419=15f(x) = 4 - 2(9.5) = 4 - 19 = -15
  • For x=9x = 9, f(x)=42(9)=418=14f(x) = 4 - 2(9) = 4 - 18 = -14

Here is the completed table of values:

\hline x & f(x) \\ \hline 7 & -10 \\ 7.2 & -10.4 \\ 8 & -12 \\ 9.5 & -15 \\ 9 & -14 \\ \hline \end{array}$$ Let me know if you'd like further explanation! --- **Next Steps (5 Related Questions):** 1. What is the general slope of the linear function $$f(x) = 4 - 2x$$? 2. How would the function $$f(x)$$ behave if the coefficient of $$x$$ were positive? 3. Can you graph the function $$f(x) = 4 - 2x$$ based on these points? 4. What is the x-intercept and y-intercept of $$f(x) = 4 - 2x$$? 5. How does this function change when the constant is adjusted (e.g., $$f(x) = 5 - 2x$$)? **Tip**: When working with linear functions, knowing the slope-intercept form, $$y = mx + b$$, helps quickly determine how the function behaves across all values of $$x$$.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 4 - 2x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8