SOLUTION: Evaluate the function f(x) = x^2 - 2 at the given value of the variable. a. ​f(​-3) = __ ​(Simplify your​ answer.) b. ​f(​1) = __ ​(Simplify your​ answer.)

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Question 1176307: Evaluate the function f(x) = x^2 - 2 at the given value of the variable.
a. ​f(​-3) = __ ​(Simplify your​ answer.)
b. ​f(​1) = __ ​(Simplify your​ answer.)
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
f(x) = x^2 - 2

a. ​f(​-3) = 7

b. ​f(​1) =  -1

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Evaluate the function f%28x%29+=+x%5E2+-+2 at the given value of the variable.
a. ​
f%28-3%29+=++%28-3%29%5E2+-+2=9-2=7
b. ​
f%281%29+=+1%5E2+-+2=+1-2=+-1