Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 278: 10

Answer

It is similar to plugging in a given value into a function.

Work Step by Step

We know that when we plug in a given value into a function, we plug that value in for x. The replacement value is similar: we "replace" x with the given value and simplify.
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