3. Function Notation
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11, 7, and -3
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 11. We will evaluate this function for x=0 and x=5 in the same way using the table below.
| x | 12-2x-5 | v(x) |
|---|---|---|
| -2 | 12-2( -2)-5 | 11 |
| 0 | 12-2( 0)-5 | 7 |
| 5 | 12-2( 5)-5 | -3 |