Question

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5. If p(x) = 1/2(x–5)^2+ 14, what is the

value of p(3)?

Answer 1

i think since p(x) = p(3)

Explanation:

then p(3) = 3

where you see x add 3

so 1/2(x-5)^2 + 14

1/2(3-5)^2 + 14

1/2(-2)^2 + 14

1/2 x 4 + 14

cancel out 4 by 2 ( divide)

you get 2 + 14

16.

p(x) = 16.

Hope this helps .