To find \( f(-4) \) using the function \( f(x) = -5x + 2 \), we can substitute \( -4 \) into the function:
\[ f(-4) = -5(-4) + 2 \]
Now, calculate \( -5(-4) \):
\[ -5(-4) = 20 \]
Next, add 2:
\[ f(-4) = 20 + 2 = 22 \]
Thus, we have:
\[ f(-4) = 22 \]
So, the final result is:
\[ f(-4) = 22 \]