Answer
4.75
Work Step by Step
We are given that $g(x)=-x^{2}+4x+1$. In order to evaluate the function at x=1.5, we can plug in 1.5 to the function and evaluate directly.
$g(1.5)=-x^{2}+4x+1=-(1.5)^{2}+4(1.5)+1=-(2.25)+6+1=-2.25+6+1=4.75$
Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321969359
ISBN 13:
978-0-32196-935-4
Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Function Notation and Linear Functions - 2.6 Exercises - Page 202: 18
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