Question

Find the p(2) for each of the following functions 1.p(x) = -2x³ + 4x - 1 ?​

Answer 1

p(2) = -9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

p(x) = -2x³ + 4x - 1

p(2) is x = 2

Step 2: Solve

1. Substitute: p(2) = -2(2)³ + 4(2) - 1
2. Evaluate: p(2) = -2(8) + 4(2) - 1
3. Multiply: p(2) = -16 + 8 - 1
4. Add: p(2) = -8 - 1
5. Subtract: p(2) = -9