SOLUTION: evaluate the function P(x)=x^2+6x-7 at p(2) and p(-1) thank you

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Question 365981: evaluate the function
P(x)=x^2+6x-7 at p(2) and p(-1)
thank you
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute for x in the equation and simplify.
I'll do one, you do the other.
P%28x%29=x%5E2%2B6x-7
P%282%29=2%5E2%2B6%282%29-7
P%282%29=4%2B12-7
highlight%28P%282%29=9%29
Do the next one the same way.