Regents Exam: Algebra I August 2016 (Problem 5 of 37)

The video tutorial explains how to evaluate a function F of N by systematically testing given options to determine which yields a true statement. The process involves substituting values into the function, simplifying expressions, and comparing results to the expected outputs. The tutorial demonstrates this method with two options, ultimately finding that option 2 is correct.

What steps are necessary to simplify the expression when substituting N?

What was the result when substituting N with -2, and how does it compare to option 2?