Question

Given the function g(x) = 8x - 2, compare and contrast g(-2) and g(4). Choose the statement that is true concerning these two values.
Answer
(A)The value of g(-2) is larger than the value of g(4).
(B)The value of g(-2) is smaller than the value of g(4).
(C)The values of g(-2) and g(4) cannot be compared.
(D)The value of g(-2) is the same as the value of g(4)

Answer 1

g(x)=8x-2,
g(-2)=8(-2)-2=-16-2=-18
g(4)=8(4)-2=32-2=30

g(4)>g(-2)

Answer 2

can you please explain to me how you just simplified that equation, i never was good with algebraic equations.