Examples
f(x)=3x−5
Step 1
Write f(x)=3x−5 as an equation.
y=3x−5
Step 2
Choose any value for x that is in the domain to plug into the equation.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Remove parentheses.
y=3(0)−5
Step 3.2
Simplify 3(0)−5.
Step 3.2.1
Multiply 3 by 0.
y=0−5
Step 3.2.2
Subtract 5 from 0.
y=−5
y=−5
Step 3.3
Use the x and y values to form the ordered pair.
(0,−5)
(0,−5)
Step 4
Step 4.1
Remove parentheses.
y=3(1)−5
Step 4.2
Simplify 3(1)−5.
Step 4.2.1
Multiply 3 by 1.
y=3−5
Step 4.2.2
Subtract 5 from 3.
y=−2
y=−2
Step 4.3
Use the x and y values to form the ordered pair.
(1,−2)
(1,−2)
Step 5
Step 5.1
Remove parentheses.
y=3(2)−5
Step 5.2
Simplify 3(2)−5.
Step 5.2.1
Multiply 3 by 2.
y=6−5
Step 5.2.2
Subtract 5 from 6.
y=1
y=1
Step 5.3
Use the x and y values to form the ordered pair.
(2,1)
(2,1)
Step 6
These are three possible solutions to the equation.
(0,−5),(1,−2),(2,1)
Step 7