Question #N758

A function is defined by $f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1$. What is the value of $f(-2)$?
A. -17
B. -11
C. 11
D. 17

Correct Answer is: D

Substituting -2 for x in the function, we get: f(-2) = 2(-2)^2 - 3(-2) + 1 f(-2) = 2(4) + 6 + 1 f(-2) = 8 + 6 + 1 f(-2) = 15