Chapter 2: Introduction to Linear Polynomials

Exercise

Question

Question: 1 (ii)

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Find the value of the linear polynomial 5x - 3 if:

(ii) x = -1

Answer

1
Substitute x = -1 into the polynomial and simplify.
\text{$5 × {color:#2E2EFF}(-1){/color} - 3$}
⇒
$-5 - 3$
⇒
$-8$
2
Write the value of the polynomial.
Answer: $-8$
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