For the function f(x) = x2 − 2, identify the values of f(0), f(1/2), and f(−1).
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Let's start with f(0):
f(0) = 0^2 - 2 = -2
Now let's move on to f(1/2):
f(1/2) = (1/2)^2 - 2 = 1/4 - 2 = -7/4
Finally, let's tackle f(-1):
f(-1) = (-1)^2 - 2 = 1 - 2 = -1
So, the values of f(0), f(1/2), and f(-1) are -2, -7/4, and -1, respectively. Keep going, you're doing great!
To find the values of f(0), f(1/2), and f(-1) for the function f(x) = x^2 - 2, we substitute the given values into the function.
1. f(0):
To find f(0), we substitute x = 0 into the function:
f(0) = (0)^2 - 2
= 0 - 2
= -2
Therefore, f(0) = -2.
2. f(1/2):
To find f(1/2), we substitute x = 1/2 into the function:
f(1/2) = (1/2)^2 - 2
= 1/4 - 2
= -7/4
Thus, f(1/2) = -7/4.
3. f(-1):
To find f(-1), we substitute x = -1 into the function:
f(-1) = (-1)^2 - 2
= 1 - 2
= -1
Hence, f(-1) = -1.
Therefore, the values of f(0), f(1/2), and f(-1) for the given function are:
f(0) = -2
f(1/2) = -7/4
f(-1) = -1.
To find the values of the function f(x) at different input values, you need to substitute those values into the function and evaluate the expression. Let's go step by step:
1. To find f(0), substitute x = 0 into the function:
f(0) = (0)^2 - 2 = 0 - 2 = -2.
Therefore, f(0) = -2.
2. To find f(1/2), substitute x = 1/2 into the function:
f(1/2) = (1/2)^2 - 2 = 1/4 - 2 = -7/4.
Therefore, f(1/2) = -7/4.
3. To find f(-1), substitute x = -1 into the function:
f(-1) = (-1)^2 - 2 = 1 - 2 = -1.
Therefore, f(-1) = -1.
So, the values of f(0), f(1/2), and f(-1) are -2, -7/4, and -1 respectively.
I assume you mean:
f(x) = x^2 − 2
If x = 0 then f(0) = 0 - 2 = -2
f(1/2) = (1/2)^2 - 2 = 1/4 - 2 = -1 3/4
f(-1) = (-1)^2 - 2 = 1-2 = -1