Question

If f(x) = |x − 5| + 2, find f(3).

Answer 1

F(x) = |x-5|+2
Just replace all the X’s in the equation with 3.
|3-5|+2
|-2|+2
Anything in absolute bars is even.
2+2
4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

Find f(3), so substitute 3 for x

f(3) = |3-5| + 2

|-2| + 2

2 + 2

4