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Question #N191

If $f(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 1$, what is the value of $f(-2)$?
A. -11
B. -1
C. 13
D. 17
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Correct Answer is: D

Substituting -2 for x in the function, we get: $f(-2) = 3(-2)^2 - 2(-2) + 1 = 3(4) + 4 + 1 = 12 + 4 + 1 = 17$