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

question 128

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function.
-Find $f ( 1 )$ when $f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 1$

• A) 5
• B) \(- 5\)
• C) 7
• D) \(- 3\)

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