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2.1 Nonlinear Functions - Function composition and evaluation
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The function f is defined by f(x)=4x-3. What is the value of f(10)?

A.

-30

B.

37

C.

40

D.

43

The function f is defined by f ( x ) = 4 x - 3 .

Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Nonlinear Functions — Function composition and evaluation. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. It’s given that the function f is defined by fx=4x-3. Substituting 10 for x in the given function yields f10=410-3, which is equivalent to f10=40-3, or f10=37. Therefore, the value of f10 is 37 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of f10 for the function fx=4x, not fx=4x-3.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of f10 for the function fx=4x+3, not fx=4x-3.