Sure, let's solve the problem step-by-step.
We are given a function [tex]\( f(x) = 3x - 5 \)[/tex] and need to find [tex]\( f(2) \)[/tex].
1. Substitute [tex]\( x = 2 \)[/tex] into the function [tex]\( f(x) \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
f(2) = 3(2) - 5
\][/tex]
2. Perform the multiplication first:
[tex]\[
3(2) = 6
\][/tex]
3. Subtract 5 from 6:
[tex]\[
6 - 5 = 1
\][/tex]
Therefore, [tex]\( f(2) = 1 \)[/tex].
