Question

If f(x) = 8 - 3|x + 2| find f(-6).

Answer 1

f(-6) just means that x = -6. can you solve it now?

Answer 2

so it will be 4

Answer 3

almost. remember that those vertical lines around the x+2 means to take the absolute value, in other words the positive value of what is inside those lines

Answer 4

so it will be positive 4 in stead of -4 because of the absolute value

Answer 5

so 8 - 3|x + 2| where x = -6
8 - 3|-6+2|
8 - 3|-4|
the absolute value of -4 = 4, and remember the order of operations, you multiply first.
8 - 3*4
8 - 12 = -4

Answer 6

ok i got it now