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Polynomial, SMB-002

If  `P(x)=3x^3+2x^2-4x+2`, evaluate `P(-1)`.  (1 mark)

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`5`

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`P(x)` `=3x^3+2x^2-4x+2`  
`P(2)` `=3(-1)^3+2(-1)^2-4(-1)+2`  
  `=-3+2+4+2`  
  `=5`  

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