$f(x) = 2 {x}^{3} - 6x + 1 \\ plugging \: x = - 2 \\ f( - 2) = 2( { - 2})^{3} - 6( - 2)+ 1 \\ = 2 \times ( - 8) + 12 + 1 \\ = - 16 + 13 \\ = - 3 \\ f( - 2) = - 3$

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3 years ago

Reduce to simplest form. -3/5 + (-8/2) =

Dominik [7]

Answer:

<u>The answer is -4 3/5</u>

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's reduce to its simplest form:

-3/5 + (-8/2) =

Step 1: Lowest Common Denominator (10):

- 6/10 + (-40/10) =

Step 2: Solve the parentheses:

- 6/10 - 40/10 =

Step 3: Subtract the fractions:

-46/10

Step 4: Simplify (Dividing by 2):

-23/5

Step 5: Converting the fraction to mixed number:

-4 3/5

<u>The answer is -4 3/5</u>

3 0

3 years ago