Question

Evaluate the function for the given value of x:

h(x) = -10x^4 – 9x² – 8x + 8; x = -2
A. -13,324
B. -388
C. -172
D. 404

Answer 1

The function h(x) = -10x^4 – 9x² – 8x + 8 evaluated at x = -2 is -192.

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate the function h(x) = -10x^4 – 9x² – 8x + 8 for the given value of x = -2, we substitute the value of x into the function:

h(-2) = -10(-2)^4 – 9(-2)² – 8(-2) + 8

= -10(16) – 9(4) + 16 + 8

= -160 – 36 + 16 + 8

= -192

Therefore, the function evaluated at x = -2 is -192.