Question

Find p (2) and p (−2) for the given polynomial p (t) = 2 + t + 2t^2 + 2t^3

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

p(2)=2+2+2(2^2)+2(2^3)

= 4+2(4)+2(8)

= 4+8+16

=28

p(-2)=2+(-2)+2(-2^2)+2(-2^3)

= 2-2+2(4)+2(-8)

= 0+8+(-16)

= 8-16

= -8