Question #N661
The function *f* is defined by *f*(x) = 3x^2 - 5x + 2. What is the value of *f*(-2) ?
A. -20
B. -8
C. 12
D. 24
Correct Answer is: D
Substituting -2 for *x* in the equation for *f* gives: *f*(-2) = 3(-2)^2 - 5(-2) + 2. Simplifying, we get *f*(-2) = 12 + 10 + 2 = 24.