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Evaluate - 4x^(3)-2x^(2)-3x+1 given x = -2

User CascadiaJS
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Answer: -33

Explanation:

4x³-2x²-3x+1

= 4(-2)³-2(-2)²-3(-2)+1

= -32-8+6+1

= -33

User Maja
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plug x = -2 into the x
= 4(-2)^3 - 2(-2)^2 - 3(-2) + 1
= -32 - 8 + 6 + 1
= -33

-33 is the answer!
User Ramiramilu
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