If f(x) = |x − 5| + 2, find f(3).

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If f(x) = |x − 5| + 2, find f(3). 

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anonymous · Answer

4

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

@larryboxaplenty …please provide a process, then your answer. Keep in mind that providing answers repeatedly without a process first can result in consequences, thank you

anonymous · Answer

(x-5) = (3-5) = -2

abs(-2) = 2 You always make numbers positive.  

2+2 = 4

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

basically, what you would do is plug 3 into the x-variable of the equation. It would look like this:

f(3)=|3-5|+2

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

the absolute value of 3-5 is 2, because absolute value is always positive. add 2, and your solution is 4.

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

@Nylyak  let me know if you understand, and feel free to ask me any questions :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @Jamierox4ev3r and @larryboxaplenty for explaining it. <3