Evaluate $- x ^ { 2 } - 4$ For $x = - 1$

question 67

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $- x ^ { 2 } - 4$ for $x = - 1$ .

• A)-7
• B)-4
• C)5
• D)-3
• E)-5

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