Question

1. $f(x)=-x^2 - 4x + 1$; find $f(1)$

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=1$ into $f(x)$

$f(1) = -(1)^2 - 4(1) + 1$

Step2: Calculate each term

$f(1) = -1 - 4 + 1$

Step3: Sum the terms

$f(1) = -4$

Answer:

$-4$