Question

the functions r and s are defined as follows.
r(x) = -x - 1
s(x) = -x² + 2
find the value of s(r(5)).
s(r(5)) =

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate $r(5)$

Substitute $x=5$ into $r(x)$:
$r(5) = -5 - 1 = -6$

Step2: Calculate $s(r(5))$

Substitute $x=-6$ into $s(x)$:
$s(-6) = -(-6)^2 + 2 = -36 + 2$

Answer:

$-34$