Question

Evaluate the function:
f(p) = p2 + 3p + 1 for p = -2.

Answer 1

f(-2) = -1

Explanation:

f(p) = p^2 + 3p + 1

Let p = -2

f(-2) = (-2)^2 + 3*-2 + 1

= 4 -6 +1

-1