To find \( f(10) \) for the function \( f(x) = 3x^2 + 9x - 12 \), follow these steps:
- Substitute \( x = 10 \) into the function:
\[ f(10) = 3(10)^2 + 9(10) - 12 \]
- Calculate \( 10^2 \):
\[ 10^2 = 100 \]
- Substitute back into the equation:
\[ f(10) = 3(100) + 9(10) - 12 \]
- Calculate each term:
\[ 3(100) = 300 \] \[ 9(10) = 90 \] \[ f(10) = 300 + 90 - 12 \]
- Combine the results:
\[ f(10) = 300 + 90 = 390 \] \[ 390 - 12 = 378 \]
Thus,
\[ f(10) = 378 \]
Therefore, the final answer is:
\[ \boxed{378} \]