Evaluate the Function for the Indicated Value, Then Simplify $f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x ;$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function for the indicated value, then simplify.
- $f ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x ;$ find $f ( 8 )$

• A) \(- 16\)
• B) 124
• C) 96
• D) 224

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