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Given the polynomial function below, find F(-1)

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

A. -3
B. 3
C. 1
D. -1

User Camcam
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Answer

F(-1) = 1

Explanation

To evaluate f(-1) you simply substitute x = -1 into the equation.

- (-1)^3 - (-1)^2 + 1

= - - 1 - 1 + 1 (NB 2 negatives make a positive)

= 1
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