Question

If f(x) = -x^2-2x-1, find f(-3)

Answer 1

why would it be a negative -9?

isn't -x going to make it -(-3)^2-2(-3)-1

Answer 2

f(-3)=-(-3)^2-2(-3)-1= -9+6-1= -3-1=-4
:D

Answer 3

Hmm.. still a tad confused isn't a negative x negative = positive?

So wouldn't -1(-3)^2 = 9

Answer 4

no, (-3)^2 = 9


but -(-3)^2 = -(9) = -9

Answer 5

ahh ok I get it now, cause of the square it's three -'s

Answer 6

Wow little stuff destroys, lol.