Question

If `g(x)=1/2x^2+3`, what is `g(-4)`?

Answer 1

`g(-4) = 11`

Explanation:

To calculate `g(-4)` you must substitute `-4` for `x` and then do the necessary arithmetic:

`g(-4) = 1/2(-4^2) + 3`

`g(-4) = 1/2 xx 16 + 3`

`g(-4) = 8 + 3`

`g(-4) = 11`