SOLUTION: Evaluate each function for the value specified. f(x) = 3x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 3; find f(3). What are the steps to solving this equation? I would appreciate any help.

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Question 260138: Evaluate each function for the value specified. f(x) = 3x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 3; find f(3). What are the steps to solving this equation? I would appreciate any help.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Cube to get .


Square to get .


Multiply and to get .


Multiply and to get .


Multiply and to get .


Combine like terms.

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