Which comparison is correct for the values of f(x) and g(x) when x=−1 ?
Function A: f(x)=−x^2+1
Function B:
x g(x)
−3 7
−1 −4
0 1
2 −2
f(−1)>g(−1)
f(−1)
f(−1)=g(−1)
Plug in -1 as x into f(x). You should get f(−1)=0. From the table, you know g(−1)=−4. So f(−1)>g(−1) would be the correct one.