It looks like ∆ is defined as
<em>a</em> ∆ <em>b</em> = (<em>a</em> + <em>b</em>)² + 5
If that's the case, then
1 ∆ (-4) = (1 + (-4))² + 5 = (-3)² + 5 = 9 + 5 = 14
Answer: 
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Note the following identities: tan² x = sec²x - 1

tan² x + sec x = 1
(sec² x -1) + sec x = 1
sec² x + sec x - 2 = 0
(sec x + 2)(sec x - 1) = 0
sec x + 2 = 0 sec x - 1 = 0
sec x = -2 sec x = 1

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Letter C is correct.
When the function is even, (all powers are even) both ends will go in the same direction.
In this case since the leading coefficient is negative, both ends will go down.