Question

Given f(x) = -x² - 2x + 12, find f(8)

Answer 1

f(8) = -68

Explanation:

f(x) = -x² - 2x + 12

f(8) = ?

We just need to put 8 in for the x and solve it

f(8) = -(8)^2 -2(8) + 12

f(8) = -64 -16 +12

f(8) = -80 + 12

f(8) = -68