Question
Question 2 Evaluate the polynomial x^3+2x^2-8x-2 when x=-2 square 1 pts
Solution
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Valentino
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Resposta
To evaluate the polynomial
at
, substitute
for
in the polynomial and simplify:
Calculate each term step by step:1. \((-2)^{3} = -8\)2. \(2(-2)^{2} = 2 \times 4 = 8\)3. \(-8(-2) = 16\)4. The constant term is
.Now, add these results together:
Simplify the expression:
Therefore, the value of the polynomial when
is
.