Given the polynomial function below, find F(-9). F(x) = -x2 - 10x-2
O A. -173
O B. -11
O C. 7
O D. 169

C. 7

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

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Algebra I

Function Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

F(x) = -x² - 10x - 2

F(-9) is x = -9

Step 2: Evaluate

Substitute:                    F(-9) = -(-9)² - 10(-9) - 2Exponents:                   F(-9) = -(81) + 90 - 2Simplify:                        F(-9) = -81 + 90 - 2Add:                              F(-9) = 9 - 2Subtract:                       F(-9) = 7