SOLUTION: I think this is so easy I am just thinking to much. I need to just insert the value for x right? the ploynomial thing is messing me up. Find the value of the polynomial 6x � 1 whe

Question 117157: I think this is so easy I am just thinking to much. I need to just insert the value for x right? the ploynomial thing is messing me up.
Find the value of the polynomial 6x � 1 when x = 3 and when x = �3.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let's evaluate

Start with the given function.

Plug in . In other words, replace each x with 3.

Multiply 6 and 3 to get 18

Now combine like terms

-----------Now let's evaluate another value---------

Let's evaluate

Start with the given function.

Plug in . In other words, replace each x with -3.

Multiply 6 and -3 to get -18

Now combine like terms

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