Evaluate the Polynomial Function at the Given Value A) $\frac { 5 } { 2 }$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the polynomial function at the given value.
- $\text { Find } \mathrm { P } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) \text { if } \mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 2 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 5 \mathrm { x } + 7$

A) $\frac { 5 } { 2 }$
B) 9
C) $- \frac { 5 } { 2 }$
D) - 9