Question #N985
A function is defined by the equation \(f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 5\). What is the value of \(f(-2)\)?
A. -17
B. -9
C. 3
D. 13
Correct Answer is: B
To find f(-2), we substitute -2 for x in the equation: \(f(-2) = 2(-2)^2 + 3(-2) - 5\). Simplifying, we get \(f(-2) = 8 - 6 - 5\), or \(f(-2) = -3\).