For the polynomial \(p(x)=2x^2-3x+4\), what is the value of \(p(-1)\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 9
Substituting \(x=-1\), we get \(p(-1)=2(-1)^2-3(-1)+4=2+3+4=9\). Hence, 9 is correct. Remember that \((-1)^2=1\) and \(-3(-1)=+3\); treating either sign incorrectly can lead to distractor values. Exam tip: Always place a negative substituted value in brackets.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
9
Why is this the correct answer?
Substituting \(x=-1\), we get \(p(-1)=2(-1)^2-3(-1)+4=2+3+4=9\). Hence, 9 is correct. Remember that \((-1)^2=1\) and \(-3(-1)=+3\); treating either sign incorrectly can lead to distractor values. Exam tip: Always place a negative substituted value in brackets.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Polynomials in one variable.
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