SOLUTION: can someone please help me with this problem: Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify. f(x) = -5x + 8; f(-3)

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Question 160113: can someone please help me with this problem:
Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
f(x) = -5x + 8; f(-3)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, edjones:
Answer by stanbon(48535) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
f(x) = -5x + 8; f(-3)
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f(-3) = -5*-3 + 8
f(-3) = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(3)=-5*3 + 8
=-15+8
=-7
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Ed