Let F Be the Function Defined by F (X) =

question 47

Essay

Let f be the function defined by f (x) = 8x + 9. Find f (5), f (- 5), f (a), f (- a), and f (a + 5).

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Definitions:

Trinomial

An algebraic expression made up of three terms.

Factored Form

Expressing a polynomial as a product of its factors, which can be simpler polynomials or constants.

Factor

A number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly, with no remainder.

Trinomial

A polynomial consisting of three terms or monomials, often in the form ax^2 + bx + c.