Given function substitution: We are given the function f(x)=−2x2−6x−6 and we need to find the value of f(−1).First, substitute x with −1 in the function.f(−1)=−2(−1)2−6(−1)−6
Calculate square: Now, calculate the square of −1.(−1)2=1
Substitute result: Substitute the result back into the function.f(−1)=−2(1)−6(−1)−6
Multiply and simplify: Multiply −2 by 1 and −6 by −1.f(−1)=−2−(−6)−6
Combine like terms: Now, simplify the expression by adding and subtracting the numbers. f(−1)=−2+6−6
Final subtraction: Combine the like terms. f(−1)=4−6
Final subtraction: Combine the like terms.f(−1) = 4−6Finally, subtract 6 from 4.f(−1) = −2
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