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Class 8 maths · G.2 · Functions

Evaluate a linear function

Replace x with the number in the brackets and work it out.

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  1. f(x) = −2x − 6. Find f(5).

    Answer: -16

  2. f(x) = 6x + 2. Find f(4).

    Answer: 26

  3. f(x) = 5x + 3. Find f(−6).

    Answer: -27

Tip: Replace x with the number in the brackets and work it out.

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