Question #N745
The function $f(x)$ is defined by $f(x) = 3x^2 - 5$. What is the value of $f(2)$?
A. -11
B. -5
C. 7
D. 19
Correct Answer is: C
To find $f(2)$, we substitute 2 for $x$ in the function: $f(2) = 3(2)^2 - 5 = 3(4) - 5 = 12 - 5 = 7$. Therefore, $f(2) = 7$.