SOLUTION: The entire question reads: Given P(x)=x^2-5x, find and simplify P(a+h)-P(a) Nothing else, no h denominator or anything. Thanks!

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Question 883891: The entire question reads: Given P(x)=x^2-5x, find and simplify P(a+h)-P(a)
Nothing else, no h denominator or anything. Thanks!

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First we need to find P(a+h)











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Then we need to find P(h)








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Now subtract the two









Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given P(x)=x^2-5x, find and simplify P(a+h)-P(a)
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To find P(a+h) sub (a+h) for x.
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Then find P(a) the same way.
Then subtract.

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