Question #N872

The function *f* is defined by *f*(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1. What is the value of *f*(2)?
A. 11
B. 15
C. 19
D. 23

Correct Answer is: C

To find *f*(2), we substitute 2 for *x* in the function: *f*(2) = 2(2)^2 + 3(2) - 1. Simplifying, we get *f*(2) = 8 + 6 - 1, or *f*(2) = 13.