Question

If f(x) = [xl-5, what is f(8.6)?

Answer 1

3 or 4, depending on the intended meaning of [x]

Explanation:

Perhaps you mean ...

`\displaystyle f(x)= \lfloor x\rfloor -5\\\\f(8.6)=\lfloor 8.6\rfloor-5=8-5=3`

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On the other hand, perhaps you mean ...

`\displaystyle f(x)=\lceil x\rceil -5\\\\f(8.6)=\lceil 8.6\rceil-5=9-5=4`