Question

A function is shown in the box. What is the value of this function for f(-8)?

(Write the answer as an improper fraction in lowest terms.)

Answer 1

f(x) = (5/6)x - (1/4)

f(-8) = (5/6)(-8) - (1/4)

f(-8) = (5/3)(-4) - (1/4)

f(-8) = (-20/3) - (1/4)

f(-8) = (-80-3)/12

f(-8) = -83/12