Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable(s). -x2 - 4x; x = –3 question 8 options: 11 –1 –17 3

Hi there! The answer is 3, so the last option is correct.

In order to ealuate the expression for the given value of the variable(s), we must plug in the value of x into the equation.

-x2 - 4x; x = –3
We get the following


Use PEMDAS, so work out the exponents first.


Now multiply and remember that a negative times a negatives gives you a positive outcome.


Add.


Therefore, the answer is 3.
~ Hope this helps you!