SOLUTION: I need help solving this two part algebra problem. I'm not sure if it's a slope equation. Given: f(x)=x^2+3x-2, find: a. f(-2) b. f(3)

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Question 628983: I need help solving this two part algebra problem. I'm not sure if it's a slope equation.
Given: f(x)=x^2+3x-2, find:
a. f(-2)

b. f(3)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Side Note: this is NOT a slope equation.

I'll do the first part to start you off

The idea is to plug in the given number and evaluate

a)


Replace 'x' with -2







So the answer to part a) is

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