Question

Consider the polynomial function []

p
given by p(x)=5x3+8x2−3x+1
A(x)
. Evaluate the function at x=−2
x
.

Answer 1

(assuming that the number next to the x is raised)
answer: p(x)= -1

Step-by-step explanation:
5(-2)^3+ 8(-2)^2-3(-2)+1= 5(-8)+8(4)+6+1= -40+32+6+1= -1