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Evaluate the function for x = 3a.

f(x) = 2x^2 – 3x +4
A. 9а
B. 6a^2- 9a + 4
C. 18a^2 - 9a +4
D. 12a^2 - 6a+4

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

We are given the function:


f(x) = 2x^2 -3x+4

And we want to evaluate it for x = 3a.

Substitute:


f(3a) = 2(3a)^2-3(3a)+4

Square:


f(3a) = 2(9a^2)-3(3a)+4

Simplify:


f(3a) = 18a^2-9a+4

Hence, our answer is C.

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