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Advanced Math practice question

The function q is defined by q(x) = 3x². What is the value of q(2)?

Answer: 12

q(2) = 3 × 2² = 3 × 4 = 12.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 6
6 is 3 × 2, forgetting to square.
If you answered 9
9 is 3², squaring the coefficient instead of x.
If you answered 36
36 is (3 × 2)², squaring the 3 as well; only x is squared.

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