SOLUTION: Evaluate f(x) = x2 - 3 for f(2)

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Question 150920: Evaluate f(x) = x2 - 3 for f(2)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Square to get .


Combine like terms.

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