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Use synthetic division to determine p(c) for the given value of c and the given polynomial.

Use synthetic division to determine p(c) for the given value of c and the given polynomial-example-1
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Given:


p(x)=2x^5+5x^4+13x^2+8x-13.
c=-3

Required:

We need to find the value of p(c).

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the synthetic division method

The last value is the value of p(-3).


p(-3)=107
p(c)=107

Final answer:


p(c)=107

Use synthetic division to determine p(c) for the given value of c and the given polynomial-example-1
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