Question

Given p(x), find p(-1) by using synthetic substitution.

p(x)=7x^3-6x^2+39x-104

p(-1)= _______

Answer 1

p (-1) = -156

Explanation:

Explanation:-

Given polynomial

p(x)=7x³ -6x²+39x-104

Put x=-1

p (-1) = 7 ( -1 )³ - 6 ( -1 )² + 39 (-1 ) - 104

= - 7 - 6 - 39 - 104

p (-1) = -156