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If p(x) = x^2-6x+5, find p(4)

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

p(x) = x^2-6x+5

Let x= 4

p(4) = 4^2-6(4)+5

Exponents first

= 16 -6(4) +5

Multiply

= 16 -24 +5

Add and subtract

= -8+5

= -3

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