SOLUTION: If f(x)=-4/3x +5 what is f(6) I don't understand how to convert the problem into the formula.

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Question 108747: If f(x)=-4/3x +5 what is f(6)
I don't understand how to convert the problem into the formula.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It already is a formula, you just need to substitute a value.
f%28x%29=-%284%2F3%29x+%2B5
Substitute for x the number 6 wherever it occurs.
f%28x%29=-%284%2F3%29x+%2B5
f%286%29=-%284%2F3%29%286%29+%2B5
f%286%29=-%284%2Fcross%283%29%29cross%286%292+%2B5
f%286%29=-8%2B5
f%286%29=-3