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We have already learned how to evaluate expressions. Since polynomials are expressions, we’ll follow the same procedures to evaluate a polynomial . We will substitute the given value for the variable and then simplify using the order of operations.
Evaluate when
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Simplify the exponents. | |
Multiply. | |
Simplify. |
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Simplify the exponents. | |
Multiply. | |
Simplify. |
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Simplify the exponents. | |
Multiply. | |
Simplify. |
The polynomial gives the height of a ball seconds after it is dropped from a 250 foot tall building. Find the height after seconds.
The polynomial gives the height of a ball seconds after it is dropped from a 250-foot tall building. Find the height after seconds.
The polynomial gives the height of a ball seconds after it is dropped from a 250-foot tall building. Find the height after seconds.
The polynomial gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side x feet and sides of height y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with feet and feet.
Simplify. | |
Simplify. | |
Simplify. | |
The cost of producing the box is $456. |
The polynomial gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side x feet and sides of height y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with feet and feet.
$576
The polynomial gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side x feet and sides of height y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with feet and feet.
$750
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