Answer:
[tex]f(-1)=-5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Numeric Value of a Function
Given:
[tex]f(x)=4x^2-9[/tex]
It's required to find f(-1).
It can be calculated by substituting the value x=-1 in the function:
[tex]f(-1)=4(-1)^2-9[/tex]
Calculating:
[tex]f(-1)=4*1-9[/tex]
[tex]f(-1)=4-9[/tex]
[tex]\boxed{f(-1)=-5}[/tex]