SOLUTION: Given f(x) = 5x^2 – 3x + 1, find f(–2). Can someone help me out with solving this? v/r Jessica

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Question 147863: Given f(x) = 5x^2 – 3x + 1, find f(–2).
Can someone help me out with solving this?
v/r
Jessica
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Everywhere you see x, substitute -2
f%28x%29+=+5x%5E2+-+3x+%2B+1
f%28-2%29+=+5%2A%28-2%29%5E2+-+3%2A%28-2%29+%2B+1
f%28-2%29+=+20+%2B+6+%2B+1
f%28-2%29+=+27 answer