Hey there,
Your question states: P(x) = -x⁴ + 6x³ + 2x² - 10x - 8 ; P(2)
For the function below, use synthetic division or substitution to find the indicated value.
Step #1
For [tex]p[/tex]= [tex]- x^{4} + 6x^{3} + 2x^{2} -10x-8
[/tex] substitute x with 2.
Step #2
[tex]= -2^{4} +6 * 2^{3} +2*2^{2} -10*2-8=12[/tex]
Your final answer SHOULD be [tex]\boxed{12}[/tex]
I hope this can help you.
~Jurgen
