Answer :
We are given the function
[tex]$$
f(x) = -5x^2 - x + 20.
$$[/tex]
To find [tex]$f(3)$[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Substitute [tex]$x = 3$[/tex] into the function:
[tex]$$
f(3) = -5(3)^2 - 3 + 20.
$$[/tex]
2. First, compute the square:
[tex]$$
(3)^2 = 9.
$$[/tex]
3. Multiply by [tex]$-5$[/tex]:
[tex]$$
-5 \times 9 = -45.
$$[/tex]
4. Now substitute back:
[tex]$$
f(3) = -45 - 3 + 20.
$$[/tex]
5. Combine the terms step by step:
[tex]$$
-45 - 3 = -48,
$$[/tex]
and then
[tex]$$
-48 + 20 = -28.
$$[/tex]
Thus, the final value is
[tex]$$
\boxed{-28}.
$$[/tex]
[tex]$$
f(x) = -5x^2 - x + 20.
$$[/tex]
To find [tex]$f(3)$[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Substitute [tex]$x = 3$[/tex] into the function:
[tex]$$
f(3) = -5(3)^2 - 3 + 20.
$$[/tex]
2. First, compute the square:
[tex]$$
(3)^2 = 9.
$$[/tex]
3. Multiply by [tex]$-5$[/tex]:
[tex]$$
-5 \times 9 = -45.
$$[/tex]
4. Now substitute back:
[tex]$$
f(3) = -45 - 3 + 20.
$$[/tex]
5. Combine the terms step by step:
[tex]$$
-45 - 3 = -48,
$$[/tex]
and then
[tex]$$
-48 + 20 = -28.
$$[/tex]
Thus, the final value is
[tex]$$
\boxed{-28}.
$$[/tex]
