High School

Given the function [tex]f(x) = -5x^2 - x + 20[/tex], find [tex]f(3)[/tex].

A. -28
B. -13
C. 62
D. 64

Answer :

Answer: [tex]\Large\boxed{First~Choice.~-28}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given function expression

f(x) = -5x² - x + 20

Requirement of the question

Find the value of f(3)

Substitute the values into the function

f(x) = -5x² - x + 20

f(3) = -5(3)² - (3) + 20

Simplify the exponents

f(3) = -5(9) - 3 + 20

Simplify by multiplication

f(3) = -45 - 3 + 20

Simplify by subtraction and addition

f(3) = -48 + 20

[tex]\Large\boxed{f(3)=-28}[/tex]

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