If f(x) = 6^(x − 2), find f(5).

Answer 1

For the function f(x), the expression f(5) just means plug 5 into the equation rule associated with the function. The function rule associated with f(x) in this case is 6^(x-2) because f(x) = 6^(x-2)

To find f(5), plug in 5 wherever you see x in the function rule so:

f(5) = 6^(5-2) = 6³ = 6*6*6 = 216