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AlgebraEasyEvaluating a linear function

Algebra practice question

If f(x) = 2x + 1, what is the value of f(4)?

Answer: 9

f(4) = 2(4) + 1 = 9.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 comes from 2 + 1, ignoring the input.
If you answered 7
7 is 2(4) − 1.
If you answered 8
8 forgets the +1.

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