Question #N977
The function *f* is defined by \(f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1\). 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 function, we get \(f(-2) = 2(-2)^2 + 3(-2) - 1\). Simplifying, we get \(f(-2) = 8 - 6 - 1\), or \(f(-2) = -9\).