Question

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable(s).

-x^2 - 4x; x = –3
A. 3

B. –1

C. 11

D. –17

Answer 1

careful use of parentheses
\[-(-3)^2-4\times (-3)=-9+12=3\]

Answer 2

you have to replace -3 in each statement:\[-(-3)^{2}-4(-3)\].. the result is 3

Answer 3

thank you both very much i didn't put parentheses , that's why i never got any answer choice