Question #N34
The function *f* is defined by *f*(x) = 2*x*<sup>2</sup> – 3*x* + 1. What is the value of *f*(–2)?
A. -17
B. -11
C. 11
D. 17
Correct Answer is: D
We substitute -2 for *x* in the function: *f*(–2) = 2(–2)<sup>2</sup> – 3(–2) + 1. Simplifying, we get *f*(–2) = 2(4) + 6 + 1 = 8 + 6 + 1 = 15. Therefore, *f*(–2) = 15.