SOLUTION: Find the value by substituting the given value of x into the polynomial and simplifying. P(x) = 6x3 + 4x2 + x − 1; P(−2) P(−2) = Then find the value by performing l

Algebra ->  Finance -> SOLUTION: Find the value by substituting the given value of x into the polynomial and simplifying. P(x) = 6x3 + 4x2 + x − 1; P(−2) P(−2) = Then find the value by performing l      Log On


   

Question 1190464: Find the value by substituting the given value of x into the polynomial and simplifying.
P(x) = 6x3 + 4x2 + x − 1; P(−2)
P(−2) =

Then find the value by performing long division and finding the remainder.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
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Substitute the number (-2) at each occurrence of x; then calculate.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(x) = 6x3 + 4x2 + x − 1; P(−2)
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Use ^, Shift 6, for exponents.
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P(x) = 6x^3 + 4x^2 + x − 1; P(−2)