If , what is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 6

  1. Step 1: Substitute into : .
  2. Step 2: Compute each term: , and .
  3. Step 3: Add the terms: .
Answer
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Why not the others: - 7 makes a sign inversion or omitted term in . - 4 treats as with an arithmetic offset. - -2 makes a sign miscalculation on the linear term ().

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