SOLUTION: evaluate the polynomial for x=-1 -4x^3+9x^2-8x-1

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Question 380479: evaluate the polynomial for x=-1
-4x^3+9x^2-8x-1
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, rfer:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Just substitute -1 for every place it occurs and do the indicated arithmetic:




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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-4*-1+9*1-8*-1-1
4+9+8-1=+20