function evaluation

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

1 practice marks

Original practice question

Let $p(x) = \dfrac{-x - 2}{x + 1}$. Calculate $p(0)$.

Worked explanation

• Substitute x = 0 into f(x)

  \[f(0) = \dfrac{-(0) - 2}{(0) + 1}\]

• Calculate the result

  \[f(0) = -2\]

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