Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.7 Functions and Function Notation - 1.7 Exercises - Page 110: 58

Answer

The first step was wrong. The correct answer is $f(-24)=-88$.

Work Step by Step

The given function is $f(x)=4x+8$. Substitute $x=-24$. $f(-24)=4(-24)+8$ This step is done wrongly by JT. Clear the parentheses. $f(-24)=-96+8$ Simplify. $f(-24)=-88$.
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