Question

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable(s).

Answer 1

Hi there! The answer is 3, so the last option is correct.

In order to ealuate the expression for the given value of the variable(s), we must plug in the value of x into the equation.

-x2 - 4x; x = –3
We get the following

$- ( - 3) {}^{2} - 4 \times - 3 =$
Use PEMDAS, so work out the exponents first.

$- 9 - 4 \times - 3$
Now multiply and remember that a negative times a negatives gives you a positive outcome.

$- 9 + 12 =$
Add.

$3$
Therefore, the answer is 3.
~ Hope this helps you!