Find the Requested Value $f ( 3 )$ For A) $- 9$

Multiple Choice

Find the requested value.
- $f ( 3 )$ for $f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { c l } 3 x + 1 & \text { if } x < 1 \\ 3 x & \text { if } 3 \leq x \leq 5 \\ 3 - 4 x & \text { if } x > 5 \end{array} \right.$

A) $- 9$
B) 21
C) 9
D) 4