SOLUTION: Evaluate f(x) = 3x5 – 5x3 + 2x2 + 6 for: a. x = 0 b. x = 2 c. x = -2 d. 2x

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Question 85188: Evaluate f(x) = 3x5 – 5x3 + 2x2 + 6 for:
a. x = 0
b. x = 2
c. x = -2
d. 2x

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a.
Start with the given equation
Plug in x=0
Raise 0 to the respective exponent values
Multiply
Add

b.
Start with the given equation
Plug in x=2
Raise 2 to the respective exponent values
Multiply
Add

c.
Start with the given equation
Plug in x=-2
Raise -2 to the respective exponent values
Multiply
Add
d.
Start with the given equation
Plug in x=2x
Raise 2x to the respective exponent values
Multiply

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