SOLUTION: Find a number n such that the graph of the function P(x) = x^3 + nx^2 - n^2x + 2 contains the point (2, -6)

SOLUTION: Find a number n such that the graph of the function P(x) = x^3 + nx^2 - n^2x + 2 contains the point (2, -6)

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Question 1105807: Find a number n such that the graph of the function P(x) = x^3 + nx^2 - n^2x + 2 contains the point (2, -6)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can try x=2 and P(x)=P(2)=-6.
Simplify and solve for n.
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