Question

for the function f (x)=2x^2-10x+5 find f(0.5)

Answer 1

f(0.5)=2(0.5)^2-10(0.5)+5
Then solve..

Answer 2

is the answer 5?

Answer 3

Did you use the order of operations?

Answer 4

Yes, I just want to make sure I am right.

Answer 5

Try again..

Answer 6

f(0.5)=2(0.5)^2-10(0.5)+5
0.5^2=0.25 x 2=0.5
0.5-(10 x 0.5)=-4.5
-4.5+5= 0.5

Answer 7

thank you so much.

Answer 8

you're welcome!