Question

Ifp (x)=x2-3x + 1, then find the value of p (2)-p (-2)​

Answer 1

Answer:

$p(2) = 2 {}^{2} - 6 + 1 \\ p(2) = 4 - 6 + 1$

$p(2) = - 1$

$p( - 2) = ( - 2) {}^{2} - 3( - 2) + 1$

$p( - 2) = 4 + 6 + 1$

$p( -2 ) = 11$

$p(2) - p( - 2) = - 1 - 11$

$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = - 12$