SOLUTION: If f(x)= 2x^2+5x-7, find f(x+h)

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Question 174818: If f(x)= 2x^2+5x-7, find f(x+h)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f%28x%29=+2x%5E2%2B5x-7 Start with the given equation.


f%28x%2Bh%29=+2%28x%2Bh%29%5E2%2B5%28x%2Bh%29-7 Replace EVERY "x" with x%2Bh


f%28x%2Bh%29=+2%28x%5E2%2B2xh%2Bh%5E2%29%2B5%28x%2Bh%29-7 FOIL


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