SOLUTION: I don't get the problem Given P(x) = −3x2 − 4x + 7, evaluate P(−5). Can you help me out. Can you break it down step by step.

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Question 422062: I don't get the problem Given P(x) = −3x2 − 4x + 7, evaluate P(−5). Can you help me out. Can you break it down step by step.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given P(x) = −3x^2 − 4x + 7, evaluate P(−5).
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P(-5) = -3(-5)^2 - 4(-5) + 7
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P(-5) = -3(25)+20+7
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P(-5) = -75+27
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P(-5) = -48
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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