Question

For the polynomial function h(x) = 2x^4 - x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x - 3, evaluate the following:

h(3)

Answer 1

h(3) = 2*81 - 27 + 2*9 - 4*3 -3
= 162 - 27 + 18 -12 -3
= 180 - 42
= 138

Answer 2

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