Polynomials are functions that are constructed from a sum of powers of the independent variable x, multiplied by coefficients. In this case, we have powers of x from 0 to 3, and the coefficients are 3, 5, -11, and 3.
To evaluate the function for a particular value of x, we substitute that value in place of x and perform the necessary arithmetic. For example, to find f(2), we substitute x = 2 in the expression for f(x):
f(2) = 3(2)^3 + 5(2)^2 - 11(2) + 3
= 24 + 20 - 22 + 3
= 25
Therefore, f(2) = 25. We can similarly evaluate the function for other values of x.