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If P(x) = x^2 + 7x +4, find P(-1)

User Norekhov
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-1*2+7*-1+4. *means multiplication

answer is -5
User Wellington
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Answer: -2

Explanation:

P(x) = x² + 7x + 4

P(-1) = (-1)² + 7(-1) + 4

= 1 + -7 +4

= 1 - 7 +4

= -2

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