Question #N907

The function f(x) is defined by $f(x)=3x^{2}-2x+1$. What is the value of $f(-2)$?
A. -9
B. -3
C. 13
D. 21

Correct Answer is: D

To find f(-2), we substitute -2 for *x* in the function: f(-2) = 3(-2)^2 - 2(-2) + 1 f(-2) = 3(4) + 4 + 1 f(-2) = 12 + 4 + 1 f(-2) = 17