To determine the value of \( f(5) \) for the function \( f(x) = 3x + 2 \), follow these steps:
1. Identify the given function:
\( f(x) = 3x + 2 \).
2. Substitute \( x \) with 5:
[tex]\[
f(5) = 3(5) + 2
\][/tex]
3. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
3 \times 5 = 15
\][/tex]
4. Add the constant term:
[tex]\[
15 + 2 = 17
\][/tex]
Thus, the value of \( f(5) \) is \( 17 \).
The correct answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{17}
\][/tex]
