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Given f(x)= -3x² + 9x,what is the value of f(-2)

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Answer:
f(-2) = -30

General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Alg
- Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Explanation:
Step 1: Define
f(x) = -3x^2 + 9x
f(-2) is x = -2

Step 2: Solve
1. Substitute: f(-2) = -3(-2)^2 + 9(-2)
2. Evaluate: f(-2) = -3(4) + 9(-2)
3. Multiply: f(-2) = -12 - 18
4. Add: f(-2) = -30
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