To solve for [tex]\( f(2) \)[/tex] given the function [tex]\( f(x) = 3x - 1 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Start with the function [tex]\( f(x) = 3x - 1 \)[/tex].
2. Substitute [tex]\( x = 2 \)[/tex] into the function.
[tex]\[
f(2) = 3(2) - 1
\][/tex]
3. Calculate the multiplication first:
[tex]\[
3 \times 2 = 6
\][/tex]
4. Then, subtract 1 from the result of the multiplication:
[tex]\[
6 - 1 = 5
\][/tex]
Therefore, [tex]\( f(2) = 5 \)[/tex].
So, the correct answer is [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex].
