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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given the function f(x) = 5x - 9, find f(-3).

OpenStudy (ivettef365):

just substitute the x on the function for -3

OpenStudy (ivettef365):

so youhave 5(-3) - 9 = ??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes ! so that would turn into -15 - 9 , which equals -24 ?

OpenStudy (ivettef365):

correct so f(-3) = -24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks For Your Help !

OpenStudy (ivettef365):

yw :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what about What is the x-coordinate of the x-intercept of the line that passes through points (-5, 3) and (1, -3)?

OpenStudy (ivettef365):

first I would find the equation of the line, for that you need to find the slope y2-y1 ----- x2-x1

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