Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $$f ( x ) = - 5 x + 1 ; \quad f ( - 3 )$$

question 110

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $$f ( x ) = - 5 x + 1 ; \quad f ( - 3 )$$

• A) 16
• B) 12
• C) \(- 4\)
• D) 14

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