Find the Function Value $P ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Find the function value.
-If $P ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x$ , find $P ( - 2 )$ .

• A) 8
• B) 20
• C) 9
• D) 38

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