Question

Which of the following is a point on the graph as described by the function y=(2x+1)2−4
?(1 point)
Responses

(0,−2)
left parenthesis 0 comma negative 2 right parenthesis

(−1,−3)
left parenthesis negative 1 comma negative 3 right parenthesis

(1,2)
left parenthesis 1 comma 2 right parenthesis

(−1,−5)

Answer 1

Plug in x = -1: y = (2(-1)+1)^2 − 4 = (-2+1)^2 − 4 = (-1)^2 − 4 = 1 − 4 = -3.
So the point (-1, −3) lies on the graph.