SOLUTION: Evaluate the given function in Problem 2, which is very much like Example 2 on p. 654, for the value specified. 2) f(x) = x^2 � 7x + 10 Find: a. f(0) b. f(5) c. f(-2)

Question 88527: Evaluate the given function in Problem 2, which is very much like Example 2 on p. 654, for the value specified.
2) f(x) = x^2 � 7x + 10
Find:
a. f(0)
b. f(5)
c. f(-2)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)

Start with the given polynomial

Plug in

Raise 0 to the second power to get 0

Multiply 7 by 0 to get 0

Now combine like terms

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b)

Start with the given polynomial

Plug in

Raise 5 to the second power to get 25

Multiply 7 by 5 to get 35

Now combine like terms

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c)
Start with the given polynomial

Plug in

Raise -2 to the second power to get 4

Multiply 7 by -2 to get -14

Now combine like terms

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