Question

How do I know if an expression is positive or negative?

Answer 1

If the first term (the one with the highest power for the exponent) is negative.

Answer 2

-x^2+1 is negative, but x^2-4x-3 is not.

Answer 3

Thank you so much @OakTree I really needed that help

Answer 4

\(x^2-4x-3\) is negative for \(x=1\)

Answer 5

Thank you @markriggs I wish I could give everyone a best answer