Evaluate the function for the given value of x.

f(x) = -6x2 - 4x - 4 , x = - 2
A. f( - 2) = -36
B. f( - 2) = -17
C. f( - 2) = -20
D. f( - 2) = -28

Question

Evaluate the function for the given value of x.

f(x) = -6x2 - 4x - 4 , x = - 2
	A. f( - 2) = -36 	
	B. f( - 2) = -17 	
	C. f( - 2) = -20 	
	D. f( - 2) = -28

anonymous · Answer

I suspect a typographical error in -6x2.  use the equation tool so I or we can help you better.  In function, you basically substitute the value enclosed in the parentheses in place of x to get the answer

anonymous · Answer

$$f(x) = -6x^2 - 4x - 4$$
$$f( - 2) =-6(-2)^2-4(-2)-4$$
Do you know how to continue now?