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The function f is defined by f(x)=3x-8. What is the value of f7?

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Explanation

Choice B is correct. It’s given that the function f is defined by fx=3x-8. The value of f7 is the value of fx when x = 7 . Substituting 7 for x in the given equation yields f7=37-8, which is equivalent to f7=21-8, or f7=13.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of f7 when fx=3x+8, rather than fx=3x-8.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of f1, rather than f7.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of f-7, rather than f7.