Let's determine the value of [tex]\( f(x) \)[/tex] when [tex]\( x = 8 \)[/tex] using the function [tex]\( f(x) = 6x - 4 \)[/tex].
1. Start by substituting [tex]\( x = 8 \)[/tex] into the function:
[tex]\[
f(8) = 6(8) - 4
\][/tex]
2. Next, perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
f(8) = 48 - 4
\][/tex]
3. Finally, subtract 4 from 48:
[tex]\[
f(8) = 44
\][/tex]
So, [tex]\( f(8) = 44 \)[/tex]. Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[
44
\][/tex]
