Substitute -3 to x
(-3)^2 + 4(-3) + 1
9 - 12 + 1
= -2
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer:
The answer to your question is below
Step-by-step explanation:
Data
function f(x) = x² + 2x - 8
-See the graph below
1) x-intercepts
We observe in the graph that there are no x-intercepts.
2) y-intercepts
We observe in the graph that the y-intercept is (0, 8). Point A
3) axis of symmetry
The axis of symmetry is the line that divides the parabola into two equal parts. This line is x = -1 (blue line)
4) The vertex is the lowest point of the parabola, this point is (-1, 7)
Point B in the graph.
Solution: Estimated time for the work is 40 hour work week.
Estimated payment to 3 laborers working 40 hours at cost $14 per hour is:
$1680
Estimated payment to 6 masons working 40 hours at cost $24 per hour is:
$5760
Estimated cost of material = $3143
Contractor wishes to make a profit of $500
Therefore, the mathematical expression that will give the estimated cost of the job is:

The estimated total cost is:
Cost =$11083