Find the Function Value $Q ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Find the function value.
-If $Q ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5$ , find $Q ( - 1 )$ .

• A) 36
• B) 1
• C) \(- 6\)
• D) \(- 4\)

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