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Function Notation Principles in Data Analysis

In a corporate environment, a data analyst uses a function f(x)f(x) to predict energy costs. When calculating the cost for a baseline amount xx plus an additional 250{}250 units, the analyst writes the expression as f(x+250)f(x + 250). Based on the principles of function notation, name the property that prevents the analyst from simply 'distributing' the function name to get f(x)+f(250)f(x) + f(250).

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