Question #N662

If $f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1$, what is the value of $f(-2)$?
A. -9
B. -3
C. 3
D. 9

Correct Answer is: A

Substituting -2 for x in the expression for f(x) gives: f(-2) = 2(-2)^2 + 3(-2) - 1 = 2(4) - 6 - 1 = 8 - 6 - 1 = -9