SOLUTION: Find the indicated value of the polynomial. Choose from answers below. P(x)=x^2 - 5x - 1, P(2) A) -5 B) -7 C) 13 D) -1

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Question 199758: Find the indicated value of the polynomial. Choose from answers below.
P(x)=x^2 - 5x - 1, P(2)
A) -5
B) -7
C) 13
D) -1
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P%28x%29=x%5E2+-+5x+-+1 Find P(2)
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Just substitute 2 for x everywhere and simplify:
P%282%29=2%5E2-5%2A2-1
P%282%29=4-10-1
highlight%28P%282%29=-7%29
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