Question #N448
The function \(f\) is defined by \(f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2}\) for $x \neq 2$. What is the value of \(f(3)\)?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Correct Answer is: C
To find \(f(3)\), we substitute 3 for *x* in the function: \(f(3) = \frac{3^2 - 4}{3 - 2}\) = \(\frac{9 - 4}{1}\) = 5.