Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 5 ; \quad f ( x - 1 )$$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $$f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 5 ; \quad f ( x - 1 )$$

A) $3 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x + 1$
B) $- 9 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x + 1$
C) $3 x ^ { 2 } - 9 x - 5$
D) $3 x ^ { 2 } - 18 x - 5$