College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function - 5.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 386: 1

Answer

$f(-1)=3$

Work Step by Step

Substitute $-1$ to $x$ to obtain: \begin{align*} f(-1)&=2(-1)^2-(-1)\\ &=2(1)+1\\ &=2+1\\ &=3 \end{align*}
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