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| Question 288392:  Question regarding about Quadratic Function.
 This is the problem:
 A quadratic function is given below:
 f(x)=3x^2-x+6
 What is f(2)?
 A. 40
 B. 28
 C. 16
 D. 4
 If you may explain how to solve this I would really appreciate the help. I don`t know any strategies that can help me solve this problem aside from having a calculator.
 Thank you SO much for the time and effort.
 Regards,
 Alex H.
 Answer by nerdybill(7384)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! A quadratic function is given below: f(x)=3x^2-x+6
 What is f(2)?
 A. 40
 B. 28
 C. 16
 D. 4
 .
 f(x)=3x^2-x+6
 f(x) is a "function of x" -- meaning for a particular value of x you can find the value of f(x).
 In your case, when they say "what is f(2)"?  They are asking you what the value of f(x) when x=2.  So, simply plug in the value of 2 for x and solve:
 f(x)=3x^2-x+6
 f(2)=3(2^2)-2+6
 f(2)=3(4)-2+6
 f(2)=12-2+6
 f(2)=10+6
 f(2)=16
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