SOLUTION: Solve question using fundamental operations on polynomials. Find P (-1/2)if P(x) = x^4 + 3x^2 + 2

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Question 67853: Solve question using fundamental operations on polynomials.
Find P (-1/2)if
P(x) = x^4 + 3x^2 + 2
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(-1/2)= x^4 + 3x^2 + 2 [substitute (-1/2) for "x" and solve]
P(-1/2)= (-1/2)^4 + 3(-1/2)^2 + 2
P(-1/2)= (1/16) + 3(1/4) + 2
P(-1/2)= 1/16 + 3/4 + 2
P(-1/2)= 45/16=2.8125
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