Evaluate the Piecewise Function at the Given Value of the Independent

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the piecewise function at the given value of the independent variable.
- $$f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l } 3 x - 2 \text { if } x < 1 \\2 x + 3 \quad \text { if } x \geq 1\end{array} ; f ( 1 ) \right.$$

A) 0
B) 5
C) 6
D) 3