Question

let $g(x)= -x^{2} + 5x + 1$. find and simplify $g(-2)$.
$g(-2)=\boldsymbol{\square}$ (simplify your answer.)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=-2$ into $g(x)$

$g(-2) = -(-2)^2 + 5(-2) + 1$

Step2: Calculate powers and multiplications

$g(-2) = -(4) + (-10) + 1$

Step3: Simplify the expression

$g(-2) = -4 -10 + 1$

Answer:

$-13$