Question

If f(x) = |x – 5| + 3, find f(2).

Answer 1

Hello and Welcome to OpenStudy!!! :)

f(2) means to plug in 2 for x
so f(2) = | (2) - 5 | + 3

what do you think would be the next step? :)

Answer 2

do 2-5.. then add 3??

Answer 3

yes, but keep in mind that anything in the | | bars comes out positive
so even tho 2 - 5 = -3
|-3| = 3

so 3 + 3 would then be = ?

Answer 4

6, thank you very much(:

Answer 5

Glad I could help :)