Answer:
f(2) = 31
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Algebra I
Functions
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify.
f(x) = 8x² - 1
Step 2: Evaluate
- Substitute in x [Function f(x)]: f(2) = 8(2)² - 1
- [Order of Operations] Simplify: f(2) = 31