For the polynomial \(p(x)=x^2-8x+13\), what is the value of \(p(0)\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 13
Substituting \(x=0\) gives \(p(0)=0^2-8(0)+13=13\), so the correct answer is 13. When \(x=0\), all terms containing \(x\) become zero, leaving only the constant term. Exam tip: \(p(0)\) is directly equal to the constant term of the polynomial.
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13
Why is this the correct answer?
Substituting \(x=0\) gives \(p(0)=0^2-8(0)+13=13\), so the correct answer is 13. When \(x=0\), all terms containing \(x\) become zero, leaving only the constant term. Exam tip: \(p(0)\) is directly equal to the constant term of the polynomial.
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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