Question #N365
The function *f* is defined by *f*(x) = 3x^2 + 5x - 2. What is the value of *f*(2)?
A. 14
B. 20
C. 28
D. 36
Correct Answer is: C
To find *f*(2), we substitute 2 for *x* in the function: *f*(2) = 3(2)^2 + 5(2) - 2. Simplifying, we get *f*(2) = 3(4) + 10 - 2 = 12 + 10 - 2 = 28.