SOLUTION: evaluate the polynomial for x=1 2x^2-4x+1

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Question 477218: evaluate the polynomial for x=1
2x^2-4x+1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Plug in .


Square to get .


Multiply and to get .


Multiply and to get .


Combine like terms.

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