Evaluating functions (pic attached)

f(x) = 2x³ - 3x² + 7

f(-1) = 2(-1)³ - 3(-1)² + 7

=> f(-1) = 2(-1) - 3(1) + 7

=> f(-1) = -2 -3 + 7

=> f(-1) = 2

f(1) = 2(1)³ - 3(1)² + 7

=> f(1) = 2(1) - 3(1) + 7

=> f(1) = 2 -3 + 7

=> f(1) = 6

f(2) = 2(2)³ - 3(2)² + 7

=> f(2) = 2(8) - 3(4) + 7

=> f(2) = 16 - 12 + 7

=> f(2) = 11

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.