Answer:
3. -2
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Algebra I
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
h(x) = -2x + 1
h(3) is x = 3
Step 2: Evaluate
- Substitute in x: h(3) + 3 = [-2(3) + 1] + 3
- Multiply: h(3) + 3 = [-6 + 1] + 3
- Add: h(3) + 3 = -5 + 3
- Add: h(3) + 3 = -2