If \(f(x) = 3x^3 + 4x^2 + x - 8\), what is the value of f(-2)?
A
-24
B
30
C
-18
D
-50
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(f(x) = 3x^3 + 4x^2 + x - 8\)
\(f(-2) = 3(-2)^3 + 4(-2)^2 + (-2) - 8\)
= \(-24 + 16 - 2 - 8\)
= -18
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55037)