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What is the value of f(x) = –x^2 – 2 when x = –1?

User BeNdErR
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Answer:

= -3

Explanation:

if x equals -1 then we have to plug it in.

f(x) = –x^2 – 2

f(x) = -1^2-2

which equal -3

User Tempuslight
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

If x=-1, then we substitute it into the equation. -(-1)^2 is just 1, minus 2 is -1

f(x) = -1

User Jon Ursenbach
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