What is f(-1)=x^2-8x-12

Mathematics

2 answers:

Shtirlitz [24]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x)=x²-8x-12

f(-1)=(-1)²-8(-1)-12

=1+8-12

=-3

artcher [175]3 years ago

4 0

Answer: f(-1) = (-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

f(-1)=x^2-8x-12

= (-1)^2 - 8 (-1) - 12

= 1 + 8 - 12 = 9 - 12

= -3

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