Polynomial Functions

1. Find p(-3) and p(5) for the function p(x) = 2x4 + 3x3 – 9x2 + 16x + 13

2. Find p(-2) and p(5) for the function p(x) = 7x5 – 10x4 – 7x2 + 16x – 13

3. If g(x) = x2 + 6x – 2, what is g(-1)?

4. If h(x) = 5, what is h(2)?

5. Find p(1) and p(3) for the function p(x) = 2x5 – 10x4 – 7x2 + 11x – 7

Answers ( 1.  – 35; 1,493    2.  – 457; 15,517    3.  – 7    4.  5    5.  – 11; –361 )

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