Answer:
option b ) 18
Explanation:
The questions states 3 different values for f(x)
f(x) = 3x + 12, if x ≤ -2
f(x) = 4 , if -2 < x < 3
f(x) = 2x² if x ≥ 3
Evaluate f(3)
x = 3, that is x ≥ 3
So we will have to choose f( x ) = 2x²
f( 3 ) = 2 (3)²
= 2 x 9
= 18