SOLUTION: Can you please tell me if I am correct with this equation Evaluate the polynomial for x=1? 3x^2-4x+1 I come up with the answer 0 Am I correct? Thanks!!

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Question 466672: Can you please tell me if I am correct with this equation
Evaluate the polynomial for x=1?
3x^2-4x+1
I come up with the answer 0 Am I correct?
Thanks!!
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x² - 4x + 1, when x = 1
= 3(1)² - 4(1) + 1 {substituted 1 in for x}
= 3(1) - 4 + 1 {squared the 1 and multiplied -4 by 1}
= 3 - 4 + 1 {multiplied 3 by 1}
= -1 + 1 {subtracted 3 - 4}
= 0

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