Question

Given g(x)=−2x2+1, find the indicated values:g(2)

Answer 1

Question:

g(x) = -2x^2 + 1 if g(2)

Steps:

1. Plug 2 in the x

-2(2)^2 + 1

2. Exponents always come first

-2(4) + 1

3. Distribute:

-8 + 1

4. Simplify,

= -7

Answer 2

g(x) = -2x² + 1

g(2) = -2(2)² + 1

= -2(4) + 1

= -8 + 1

= -7

Answer: -7