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Find f(-1) when f(x) = x 2 - 5x - 3

User Bijan
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Answer:

Explanation:

f(-1) =(- 1)^2 - 5.(-1) - 3 = 3

User Swerly
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Answer:

f(- 1) = 3

Explanation:

To evaluate f(- 1) substitute x = - 1 into f(x) , that is

f(- 1) = (- 1)² - 5(- 1) - 3 = 1 + 5 - 3 = 3