Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -5 \\ 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$. What is $f(A)$ if $f(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 - 5$?

  • A
    $\begin{bmatrix} -50 & 70 \\ 42 & 36 \end{bmatrix}$
  • B
    $\begin{bmatrix} -50 & 70 \\ 42 & -36 \end{bmatrix}$
  • C
    $\begin{bmatrix} -50 & 70 \\ -42 & -36 \end{bmatrix}$
  • D
    $\begin{bmatrix} -50 & 70 \\ -42 & 36 \end{bmatrix}$

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