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How do you evaluate the following polynomials for a domain value?P(x) = -3x² + 9x find P(-5)

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The given polynomial is expressed as

P(x) = - 3x^2 + 9x

The domain values are the x values. To find P(-5), it means that we would substitute x = - 5 into the polynomial. It becomes

P(- 5) = - 3(- 5)^2 + 9(- 5)

P(- 5) = - 3 * 25 - 45

P(- 5) = - 75 - 45

P(- 5) = - 120

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