Question #N604
The function *f* is defined by *f*(x) = 2x^3 - 5x + 3. What is the value of *f*(-2)?
A. -13
B. -5
C. 13
D. 19
Correct Answer is: D
Substitute -2 for x in the function: f(-2) = 2(-2)^3 - 5(-2) + 3. Simplify: f(-2) = 2(-8) + 10 + 3 = -16 + 13 = 19.