Answer to Question #128031 in Algebra for Tori

Question

What is the value of 4(2x-3) + 6x^2 when x is equal to -1

Answer 1

4(2x-3)+6x²

Where x=-1

Therefore, substitute x with -1 in the expression to get;

4{2(-1)-3}+6(-1)² where (-1)²=1

4(-2-3)+6(1)

(4 x -5) + 6

-20 +6

= -14