SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Functions:

Q: If h(a) = -a2 + 5a - 3, then h(2) =

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 9
  5. 11

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is A.

A: The answer is 3. To solve this function problem, plug in the number 2 wherever the a occurs
h(a) = -a2 + 5a - 3
h(2) = -(2)2 + 5(2) - 3
      = -4 + 10 - 3
      = 3