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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Evaluate the function f(p) = p2 + 3p + 1 for p = -2. -1?

Nnesha (nnesha):

just replace p by it's value

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I did and came up with -1, But when I double check it on a my phone it comes up with -9..

Nnesha (nnesha):

which for f(-1) or f(-2) ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4-6+1=-1

Nnesha (nnesha):

okay to check your answer replace f(p) by -1 if both sides are equal then ur answer is right

Nnesha (nnesha):

that's right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Cool thanks, I don't know why or how my phone was wrong.

Nnesha (nnesha):

np or you have to substitute -1 too

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