SOLUTION: Find the value of the polynomial –x^2 + 4x + 10 when x = –2.

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Question 104353: Find the value of the polynomial –x^2 + 4x + 10 when x = –2.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given polynomial


Plug in


Evaluate to get 4

Multiply 4 and -2 to get -8

Now combine like terms


So when ,

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