Question

Find f(-3) if f(x) = x2 .

Answer 1

Answer:

f(-3) = 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Functions

• Function Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

f(x) = x²

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in x [Function f(x)]:                                                                          f(-3) = (-3)²
2. Exponents:                                                                                                        f(-3) = 9