Pearson Algebra 2 Common Core, 2011
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1. Relations and Functions
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Exercise 23 Page 65

To evaluate a function for a given value of the variable, substitute the value for the variable.

Value: - 132
Ordered Pair: (- 11,- 132)

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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=- 11.
f(x)=11x-11
f( - 11)=11( - 11)-11
f(- 11)=- 11* 11-11
f(- 11)=- 121-11
f(- 11)=- 132
When x=- 11, the function's value is - 132. The ordered pair that corresponds to this result is (- 11,- 132).