What is f of negative 3 for the function f of A is equal to negative 2 A squared minus 5 A plus 4 ?
Answer
A
negative 23
B
negative 29
C
37
D
1
Explanation
Substitute −3 for A in the function: f(−3) = −2(−3)² − 5(−3) + 4. Since (−3)² = 9, this becomes −18 + 15 + 4 = 1. Therefore, the correct choice is C, 1.
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