Question

Evaluate f (3) given the function
f(x) = − 5/2(x − 6) (x + 2) (x − 3).
f(3) =

Answer 1

f(3) = 0.

Explanation:

We can tell the answer is 0 because, after substituting x as 3 into the function, the last parentheses has the value of x-3, and 3-3 is 0. Anything times 0 is 0, so f(3) = 0.

Answer 2

16.2

Explanation: