SOLUTION: Evaluate. {{{f(x)= x^2-x+1}}} a.] f(2) b.] f(1/2) c.] f(-1) d.] f(a+2)

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Question 152344: Evaluate.

a.] f(2)
b.] f(1/2)
c.] f(-1)
d.] f(a+2)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'll do the first two to get you going in the right direction

a)

Start with the given function.


Plug in .


Square to get .


Combine like terms.





b)

Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Square to get .


Multiply by


Multiply by


Combine the fractions


Combine like terms.

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