SOLUTION: evaluate functions in equation form: problem is f(x)=3x(squared) minus 4x plus 1 where f(a-2) meaning plug in (a-2) where x is in the problem

Question 492882: evaluate functions in equation form:
problem is f(x)=3x(squared) minus 4x plus 1
where f(a-2)
meaning plug in (a-2) where x is in the problem
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
evaluate functions in equation form:
problem is f(x)=3x(squared) minus 4x plus 1
where f(a-2)
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f(a-2) = 3(a-2)^2 - (a-2) + 1
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f(a-2) = 3[a^2-4a+4] - a + 3
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f(a-2) = 3x^2 -13a + 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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