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Answer:
17.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
f(x) = 2x² - 1
Substitute in 3 for x:
f(3) = 2(3)² - 1
f(3) = 2(9) - 1
Simplify:
f(3) = 18 - 1
f(3) = 17.
