SOLUTION: Find the indicated value of the polynomial: P(x)= x^4-x^3+x^2-x+1'P(-1)

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Question 770113: Find the indicated value of the polynomial:
P(x)= x^4-x^3+x^2-x+1'P(-1)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P(x)= x^4-x^3+x^2-x+1 ;P(-1)
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P(-1) = 1 -(-1) + 1 -(-1) + 1 = 1+1+1+1+1 = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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