If f(x) = 2x² - 3x + 1, what is the value of f(-2)?

A -13

B -1

C 3

D 15

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Substitute x = -2 into the function: f(-2) = 2(-2)² - 3(-2) + 1. Calculate: 2(4) + 6 + 1 = 8 + 6 + 1 = 15.

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The correct answer to the question "If f(x) = 2x² - 3x + 1, what is the value of f(-2)?" is Option D: 15.

The other options — A) -13, B) -1, C) 3 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Substitute x = -2 into the function: f(-2) = 2(-2)² - 3(-2) + 1. Calculate: 2(4) + 6 + 1 = 8 + 6 + 1 = 15.

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If f(x) = 2x² - 3x + 1, what is the value of f(-2)?

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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