Answer:
f(-4) = 56
Explanation:
f(x) = 3x² - 2x
To find f(-4), substitute -4 for all the values of x in f(x).
f(-4) = 3(-4)² - 2(-4)
Square -4.
f(-4) = 3(16) - 2(-4)
Multiply 3 and 16.
f(-4) = 48 - 2(-4)
Multiply -2 and -4.
48 + 8
Add.
56
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