pls help me with this! (10 points) pls show work if u can do I can understand! Thank you!

Answer:
-29
Step-by-step explanation:
Evaluate the following function:
[tex]f(x)=-5x^2 - 9[/tex]
As [tex]x=2[/tex]
[tex]\therefore f(2)=-5(2)^2 - 9=-5\cdot 4 - 9 = -20 - 9 = \boxed{-29}[/tex]