Question #N386
The function $f(x) = 3x^2 + 5x - 2$ is defined for all real numbers. What is the value of $f(-2)$?
A. -12
B. -4
C. 8
D. 16
Correct Answer is: C
Substituting $-2$ for $x$ in the function $f(x) = 3x^2 + 5x - 2$ yields $f(-2) = 3(-2)^2 + 5(-2) - 2$ = 12 - 10 - 2 = 8.