SOLUTION: Let f (x) = -2x2 + x -4. Evaluate f (-9).

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Question 402879: Let f (x) = -2x2 + x -4. Evaluate f (-9).
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Square to get .


Multiply and to get .


Combine like terms.

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