Question

Evaluate -x^2-3x+2 , x=-2

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

-x^2-3x+2 , x=-2

plug in x

-(-2)^2-3(-2)+2

PEMDAS

-4-3(-2)+2

-4+6+2

4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

Put -2 where x is, then do the arithmetic.

-(-2)² -3(-2) +2 = -(4) +6 +2 = 2 + 2 = 4