Question #N1020
The function $f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1$ is defined for all real numbers. What is the value of $f(-2)$?
A. -17
B. -9
C. 9
D. 17
Correct Answer is: D
Substitute $-2$ for $x$ in the function: $f(-2) = 2(-2)^2 - 3(-2) + 1$. Simplifying, we get $f(-2) = 8 + 6 + 1 = 15$.