What is c * f(x), if f(x)= x^2 and c= 5?

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anonymous · Answer

I know that c * f(x) indicates that the entire existing function will be multiplied by a constant but I am not sure how the function would look like

anonymous · Answer

For example: f(cx), if f(x) = x^2 and c = 5, then f(cx) = (5x)^2. Also what is the difference between f(cx) and c * f(x)?

anonymous · Answer

@Hero do you think you can help me once again? I'm sorry to bother you...

anonymous · Answer

@ash2326  or @mayankdevnani I am sorry, it is that I really need help

mayankdevnani · Answer

you mean that
$$\huge \bf c \times f(x)$$

ash2326 · Answer

@issy987 Are you here?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, sorry my computer crashed but I am here

ash2326 · Answer

you asked how will a function look like if it's multiplied by a constant?

mayankdevnani · Answer

@issy987  is that your question what i have written?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, I am looking for  c * f(x) when f(x) is x^2 and c is 5

mayankdevnani · Answer

just multiply them

mayankdevnani · Answer

just do simple multiplication

mayankdevnani · Answer

okk..  @issy987

anonymous · Answer

But wouldn't it become (5x)^2, because f(cx) = (5x)^2

mayankdevnani · Answer

you are wrong.
its 5x^2

mayankdevnani · Answer

where, 5=c and f(x)=x^2

mayankdevnani · Answer

i hope you understand.

anonymous · Answer

Ya, for f(cx) the answer was in the parentheses and for c * f(x) the answer is not.

mayankdevnani · Answer

what is the answer by the way?

anonymous · Answer

for c * f(x) it would be 5x^2 right?

mayankdevnani · Answer

right

anonymous · Answer

ok, though I have another question, do you mind if I ask you?

mayankdevnani · Answer

oh god, of course no