SOLUTION: Looking for how I solve the following question: P(x) is a polynomial. If P(x) = -4x^2 +3, then P(x+1) = ?

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Question 560507: Looking for how I solve the following question:
P(x) is a polynomial. If P(x) = -4x^2 +3, then P(x+1) = ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If P(x) = -4x^2 +3,
then P(x+1) = -4(x+1)^2 + 3
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= -4[x^2+2x+1)+3
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= -4x^2-8x-4+3
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= -4x^2-8x-1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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