f(x) = - 3 + 8x ^ 2 what is the value of f(5)

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To find the value of f(5), we substitute x = 5 into the function f(x):

f(5) = -3 + 8(5)^2

Simplifying this equation, we have:

f(5) = -3 + 8(25)
= -3 + 200
= 197

Therefore, f(5) = 197.