Respuesta :

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Answer:

f(42) = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Function Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = x/3 - 2

f(42) is x = 42

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute in x:                    f(42) = 42/3 - 2
  2. Divide:                                 f(42) = 14 - 2
  3. Subtract:                              f(42) = 12