Question

For f(x)=3/8x-7, find f(-16)

Answer 1

The given function is

`f(x)=(3)/(8)x-7`

The expression f(-16) means we have to evaluate the function when x = -16.

`\begin{gathered} f(-16)=(3)/(8)(-16)-7 \\ f(-16)=-3\cdot2-7=-6-7=-13 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, f(-16) is equal to -13.