If f(x) = x^2 + 1 find f (a+1)

Answer:
f(a + 1) = a² + 2a + 2
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
Algebra I
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
f(x) = x² + 1
Step 2: Evaluate
Answer:
[tex]{ \tt{f(x) = {x}^{2} + 1 }} \\ { \tt{f(a + 1) = {(a + 1)}^{2} + 1 }} \\ { \tt{f(a + 1) = ( {a}^{2} + 2a + 1) + 1 }} \\ { \tt{f(a + 1) = {a}^{2} + 2a + 2}}[/tex]