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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