Question

F(x) = 3x^2 + 16
f(-1)

Answer 1

f(-1) = 19

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

f(x) = 3x² + 16

f(-1) is x = -1

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in x: f(-1) = 3(-1)² + 16
2. Evaluate Exponents: f(-1) = 3(1) + 16
3. Multiply: f(-1) = 3 + 16
4. Add: f(-1) = 19