3. Function Notation
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13, 9, and -1
To evaluate a function for a certain value of x means that we substitute the given value for every instance of x. Let's do this for the given function when x=-2.
x= -2
- a(- b)=a* b
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When x=-2, the function's value is 13. We will evaluate this function for x=0 and x=5 in the same way using the table below.
| x | -2x+9 | h(x) |
|---|---|---|
| -2 | -2( -2)+9 | 13 |
| 0 | -2( 0)+9 | 9 |
| 5 | -2( 5)+9 | -1 |