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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If f(x)=x^2+3x-4, find the value of f(-4). Show all work.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay all u do is plug in -4 for all x's

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so -4^2 is what? 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

now add 3 X -4 which is 12 so 12+16 is what? 28

OpenStudy (anonymous):

now subtract 4 from 28 which is ur final answer 24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But the 12 would be negative?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So would it be 0???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so now its -12+16 than take that and subtract 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes the answer is 0 good job!

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