Question

Evaluate ƒ(x) = –x2 + 1 for x = –3.

–9


–4


4


–8

Answer 1

-(-3)2=6

-(-9)2=18

-(-4)2=8

-(4)2=-8

-(-8)2=16

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Answer 2

f(-3) = -8. This is the fourth answer choice.

Explanation:

Please express exponentiation with the " ^ " symbol: ƒ(x) = –x^2 + 1. Determine f(-3) by substituting -3 fror x in ƒ(x) = –x^2 + 1:

f(-3) = -(-3)^2 + 1 = -9 + 1 = -8