Question

evaluate the expression when x = -3.
$x^2 + 7x + 1$

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=-3$ into expression

$(-3)^2 + 7(-3) + 1$

Step2: Calculate each term

$9 + (-21) + 1$

Step3: Sum the terms

$9 - 21 + 1$

Answer:

$-11$