I’m the function, it states that the x would be -2 so you would just plug it in.
F(-2)= 2x^2 +5
F(-2) = 2(-2)^2 +5
F(-2)= 2(4) +5
F(-2)= 8+5
F(-2)= 13
If you follow PEMDAS correctly, you should get the same answer.
Your answer should be 13.
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