Question

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(02.02 MC)
Given the function f(x) = -5x² + 2x + 9, find f(1) and f(2). Choose the statement that is true concerning these two values.
O The value of f(1) cannot be compared to the value of f(2).
O The value of f(2) is larger than the value of f(1).
O The value of f(2) is smaller than the value of f(1).
O The value of f(1) is the same as the value of f(2). help

Answer 1

O The value of f(2) is smaller than the value of f(1).

Explanation:

First, let's solve for both. When the problem says f(1) or f(2), this just means that the x value is equal to that. So:
f(1) = -5(1)^2 + 2(1) + 9 = 6
f(2) = -5(2)^2 + 2(2) + 9 = -7
Since f(1) = 6 and f(2) = -7, we know that f(1) is greater than f(2). Therefore, the value of f(2) is smaller than the value of f(1)