Question

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Answer 1

f(-4) = -28

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

f(x) = -x² + 3x

f(-4) is x = -4

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute: f(-4) = -(-4)² + 3(-4)
2. Exponents: f(-4) = -(16) + 3(-4)
3. Multiply: f(-4) = -16 - 12
4. Subtract: f(-4) = -28