SOLUTION: i need help. the problem ask to find P(x-4) if P(a)=a^3 -5. I am confused because of the difference in variables. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you

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Question 895275: i need help. the problem ask to find P(x-4) if P(a)=a^3 -5. I am confused because of the difference in variables. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you
Answer by reviewermath(1029)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Q:
I need help. the problem ask to find P(x-4) if P(a)=a^3 -5
A:
Simply replace "a" by x - 4
P(x-4)=
If you expand and simplify we get
P(x-4)=

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