document.write( "Question 115454: Evaluate each function for x= -2, 0, and 5.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #84025 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"f%28-2%29=9%2B-2\" Plug in \"x=-2\". In other words, replace each x with -2.\r
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