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For the function [tex]f(x) = 5x^2 - 7x[/tex], what is the value of [tex]f(-3)[/tex]?

A. -66
B. 24
C. 42
D. 66
E. 246

Answer :

To find the value of [tex]\( f(-3) \)[/tex] for the function [tex]\( f(x) = 5x^2 - 7x \)[/tex], follow these steps:

1. Substitute [tex]\( x = -3 \)[/tex] into the function [tex]\( f(x) = 5x^2 - 7x \)[/tex].

2. Calculate the square of [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ (-3)^2 = 9 \][/tex]

3. Multiply [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex] by the result from step 2:
[tex]\[ 5 \times 9 = 45 \][/tex]

4. Next, calculate the product of [tex]\(-7\)[/tex] and [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ -7 \times (-3) = 21 \][/tex]

5. Now, add the two results from steps 3 and 4:
[tex]\[ 45 + 21 = 66 \][/tex]

Therefore, the value of [tex]\( f(-3) \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{66} \][/tex]