Respuesta :
Answer:
[tex]\displaystyle f(-2) = \frac{1}{9}[/tex]
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Left to Right
Algebra I
Terms/Coefficients
Functions
- Function Notation
Exponential Property [Rewrite]: [tex]\displaystyle b^{-m} = \frac{1}{b^m}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
[tex]\displaystyle f(x) = 3^x[/tex]
Step 2: Evaluate
- Substitute in x [Function f(x)]: [tex]\displaystyle f(-2) = 3^{-2}[/tex]
- Rewrite [Exponential Property - Rewrite]: [tex]\displaystyle f(-2) = \frac{1}{3^2}[/tex]
- Exponents: [tex]\displaystyle f(-2) = \frac{1}{9}[/tex]