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If p(x)=2x²-3x+5,then p(-1) is equal to

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Answer: p(-1) is equal to 10.

Explanation:

To find p(-1), you need to substitute -1 for x in the expression for p(x):

p(x) = 2x² - 3x + 5

p(-1) = 2(-1)² - 3(-1) + 5

Now, calculate the values:

p(-1) = 2(1) + 3 + 5

p(-1) = 2 + 3 + 5

p(-1) = 10

So, p(-1) is equal to 10.

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