Question

Given the function f(x) =-x^2-1, find the value of f(1/3) in simplest form

Answer 1

`-1(1)/(9)\ or -(10)/(9)`

Explanation:

To solve this, we have to plug in 1/3 for x:

`f((1)/(3))=-((1)/(3))^2-1=-((1^2)/(3^2))-1=-(1)/(9)-1=-1(1)/(9)\ or -(10)/(9)`