Browse · harp Print → smc algebra senior Problem Suppose that f(x+3)=3x2+7x+4 and f(x)=ax2+bx+c. What is a+b+c? (A) −1 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) 2 Solution — click to reveal As f(x)=ax2+bx+c, we have f(1)=a⋅12+b⋅1+c=a+b+c. To compute f(1), set x=−2 in the first formula. We get f(1)=f(−2+3)=3(−2)2+7(−2)+4=12−14+4=2. Final answer D ← Previous problem Next problem →