Question #N237
A function is defined as \(f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2}\) for $x \neq 2$. What is the value of \(f(5)\)?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Correct Answer is: A
To find the value of f(5), we substitute 5 for x in the function. This gives us f(5) = (5^2 - 4)/(5 - 2) = (25 - 4)/3 = 21/3 = 7.