SOLUTION: The following equation defines a function of x. f(x) = -3x+2 If (5,n) is an element of the function, what is the value of n?

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Question 1110191: The following equation defines a function of x.
f(x) = -3x+2
If (5,n) is an element of the function, what is the value of n?


Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n=f%285%29

You can evaluate that.

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How? Just substitution.
Look at the point! x=5, y=f%285%29=n.