Question

If g(x) = x2 − 3, find g(4).

Answer 1

put a 4 where you see an x

Answer 2

Dang it >:O

Answer 3

curse you aqua scum!!!!!

Answer 4

5? @zzr0ck3r

Answer 5

where ever x is. you replace it with 4 and solve.

Answer 6

so x^2-3 becomes 4^2-3

Answer 7

I'm assuming x2 means x^2

x^2 means "x squared"

so 4^2= 4 squared = 4*4 = 16

Answer 8

5???????????????????????????

Answer 9

and 4^2 is NOT equal to 8

you're thinking of 4*2 = 8

Answer 10

what? now im confused @jim_thompson5910 @zzr0ck3r

Answer 11

squaring something means you multiply the number by itself

think of a square with side length of 4

Answer 12

other examples

5 squared = 5^2 = 5*5 = 25

8 squared = 8^2 = 8*8 = 64

Answer 13

ohhh okay, now that makes sense !! @jim_thompson5910 thankyou !

Answer 14

I'm glad it's clicking now

Answer 15

Did you get your answer? G(4) = (4) ^2 - 3
G(4)=16-3
G(4) = 13