Evaluate the Function $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 1$

question 292

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function.
-Given $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 1$ , find $f ( - 2 )$

• A) \(- 5\)
• B) \(- 7\)
• C) 15
• D) 13

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