Question

Evaluate each function.

pla) = 3a – 2; Find p(-5)
a) -17
b) -13
c) 13
d) 17

Answer 1

The function p(a) = 3a - 2 when evaluated at a = -5 gives p(-5) = -17, and thus the correct answer is (a) -17.

Step-by-step explanation:

Evaluating the Function at a Given Point

To evaluate the function p(a) = 3a - 2 at a = -5, we simply substitute -5 into the function in place of 'a' and simplify:

p(-5) = 3(-5) - 2 = -15 - 2 = -17.

Therefore, the correct answer is (a) -17.