Will the value of 2x2+12x+3 for x = - 4 be greater than or less than 15? Explain. [3 MARKS]
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Value of the expression for x=−4
2x2+12x+3
2(−4)2+12(−4)+3
2(16)−48+3
32−48+3=−15
Hence, the value of expression 2x2+12x+3 at x=−4 is lesser than 15.