What is the value of the function y=1/8x−13 when x=−4

Responses: -13.5
-12.5
-15
-16

1 answer

The value of the function y = 1/8x - 13 when x = -4 can be found by substituting -4 in place of x:

y = 1/8(-4) - 13
y = -1/2 - 13
y = -1/2 - 26/2
y = -27/2

Therefore, the value of the function y = 1/8x - 13 when x = -4 is -27/2 or -13.5. The closest response is -13.5.