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Using F(x) = 5x^2- 3, what is f(-3)?

A. 42
B. -3
C.-48
D. -42

User Robula
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Answer: 42

Explanation

Switch x out with 3

using Pemdas do the exponent first

3^2 is 9

then multiply

5*9= 45

then subtract

45-3=42

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