Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $$f ( x ) = \sqrt { x + 6 } ; \quad f ( - 2 )$$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $$f ( x ) = \sqrt { x + 6 } ; \quad f ( - 2 )$$

• A) \(1.41\)
• B) 2
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) not a real number

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