Questions: Use the following function rule to find (f(24.92)).
[f(x)=-2.69 sqrtx-15.92]
Write your answer as a decimal or whole number.
[f(24.92)=]
Transcript text: Use the following function rule to find $f(24.92)$.
\[
f(x)=-2.69 \sqrt{x-15.92}
\]
Write your answer as a decimal or whole number.
\[
f(24.92)=
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To evaluate the function \( f(x) = -2.69 \sqrt{x-15.92} \) at \( x = 24.92 \), substitute \( 24.92 \) for \( x \) in the function and compute the result. This involves calculating the square root of the difference \( 24.92 - 15.92 \), then multiplying the result by \(-2.69\).
Step 1: Substitute the Given Value into the Function
To find \( f(24.92) \), substitute \( x = 24.92 \) into the function \( f(x) = -2.69 \sqrt{x - 15.92} \).
Step 2: Calculate the Expression Inside the Square Root
Compute the expression inside the square root:
\[
24.92 - 15.92 = 9
\]
Step 3: Evaluate the Square Root
Calculate the square root of 9:
\[
\sqrt{9} = 3
\]
Step 4: Multiply by the Coefficient
Multiply the result by \(-2.69\):
\[
-2.69 \times 3 = -8.07
\]