Question

H(x)= -x^3-2x^2-3x+4; x=2

Answer 1

h(2) = -18

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

h(x) = -x³ - 2x² - 3x + 4

x = 2

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute: h(2) = -(2)³ - 2(2)² - 3(2) + 4
2. Exponents: h(2) = -8 - 2(4) - 3(2) + 4
3. Multiply: h(2) = -8 - 8 - 6 + 4
4. Subtract: h(2) = -16 - 6 + 4
5. Subtract: h(2) = -22 + 4
6. Add: h(2) = -18