Answer:
a) f(1) = 2
b) f(-4) = -13
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the below function;

a) To determine the value of f(1), we have to substitute x with 1 in the function and perform the indicated operations as seen below;

b) To determine the value of f(-4), we have to substitute x with -4 in the function and perform the indicated operations as seen below;
