Evaluate the function at the given values of the independent variable and simplify. $f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 5$ a. $f(-8) =$ b. $f(x + 1) =$ c. $f(-x) =$ Submit Question
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To evaluate f(8), we substitute 8 for x in the function: f(8) = 2(8)^2 - 3(8) + 5 = 2(64) - 24 + 5 = 128 - 24 + 5 = 109 So, f(8) = 109. b. To evaluate f(c+1), we substitute c+1 for x in the function: f(c+1) = 2(c+1)^2 - 3(c+1) + 5 = 2(c^2 + 2c + 1) - 3(c+1) + 5 Show more…
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