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2.1 Nonlinear Functions - Function composition and evaluation
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The function is defined by fx=514-x2+114. What is the value of f14?

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The function f is defined by f x = 5 1 4 - x 2 +

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Answer explanation

The correct answer is 114. It’s given that the function f is defined by fx=514-x2+114. Substituting 14 for x in this equation yields f14=514-142+114, which is equivalent f14=502+114, or f14=114. Therefore, the value of f14 is 114. Note that 11/4 or 2.75 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.