Question

G(x)=−x−2, find g(1)

Answer 1

g(1) = -3

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

g(x) = -x - 2

g(1) is x = 1

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in x: g(1) = -1 - 2
2. Subtract: g(1) = -3