JAMB - Mathematics (1980 - No. 36)

If a function is defined by f(x + 1) = 3x2 - x + 4, Find f(0).
4
6
9
8
2

Explanation

f(x + 1) = 3x2 - x + 4

f(0) = f(x + 1)

x + 1 = 0 ===> x = -1

f(0) = 3(-1)2 - (-1) + 4

f(0) = 3 + 1 + 4

= 8

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