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F(x)=-2x^2 -5x+1
H(x)=3(x+3)^2-11

H(f(-1))=?

A.132
B. 136
C.140
D.144

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  • xKelvin

    Answer:

    B

    Step-by-step explanation:

    So we have the two functions:

    f(x)=-2x^2-5x+1\text{ and } h(x)=3(x+3)^2-11

    And we want to find:

    h(f(-1))

    So, find f(-1) first. Substitute -1 into f(x):

    f(-1)=-2(-1)^2-5(-1)+1

    Square:

    f(-1)=-2(1)-5(-1)+1

    Multiply:

    f(-1)=-2+5+1

    Add:

    f(-1)=4

    Now, substitute this into h(f(-1)):

    h(f(-1))=h(4)

    So, substitute 4 into h(x):

    h(4)=3(4+3)^2-11

    Add:

    h(4)=3(7)^2-11

    Square:

    h(4)=3(49)-11

    Multiply:

    h(4)=147-11

    Subtract:

    h(4)=136

    So, our answer is B.

    And we're done!