To find \( f(-1) \) for the function \( f(x) = -5x - 1 \), we need to substitute \( -1 \) for \( x \) in the function.
Let's compute it step by step:
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Substitute \( -1 \) for \( x \): \[ f(-1) = -5(-1) - 1 \]
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Calculate \( -5(-1) \): \[ -5(-1) = 5 \]
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Now subtract \( 1 \): \[ f(-1) = 5 - 1 = 4 \]
Thus, \( f(-1) = 4 \).