function evaluation

Practise function evaluation with an original VectorPaths question, worked explanation and related VCE Methods practice.

1 practice marks

Original practice question

Let $h(x) = \dfrac{-x - 3}{x + 2}$. Calculate $h(1)$.

Worked explanation

• Substitute x = 1 into f(x)

  \[f(1) = \dfrac{-(1) - 3}{(1) + 2}\]

• Calculate the result

  \[f(1) = - \frac{4}{3}\]

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Original VectorPaths practice; not an official VCAA question or marking rubric.