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If h(x) = x^2 − 4x − 5, evaluate h(−2).

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If h(x) = x^2 − 4x − 5, evaluate h(−2).
H(-2)=7
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Answer: h(-2) = 7

Explanation:

h(x) = x^2 − 4x − 5, where x = -2

h(-2) = x^2 − 4x − 5

= (-2)^2 - 4(-2) - 5

= 4 - (-8) - 5 or 4 + 8 - 5

h(-2) = 7

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