SOLUTION: Please help. Given f(x)=5x^2-3x+1 find f(-2) Thanks JMS

Question 115524: Please help.
Given f(x)=5x^2-3x+1
find f(-2)

Thanks
JMS
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let's evaluate

Start with the given function.

Plug in . In other words, replace each x with -2.

Evaluate to get 4.

Multiply 5 and 4 to get 20

Multiply -3 and -2 to get 6

Now combine like terms

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