Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 3 ; \quad f ( x - 4 )$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 3 ; \quad f ( x - 4 )$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 13\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } - 7\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } + 16\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 16\)

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