Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra intermediate Problem Consider the function f(x)=x2+2x. Evaluate 2f(2)−f(8). Solution — click to reveal We have f(2)=22+22=4+22 so 2f(2)=8+42. We also have f(8)=82+28=64+2⋅22=64+42. We subtract 8+42−(64+42)=8+42−64−42=−56. Final answer -56 ← Previous problem Next problem →