Classes›Class 9›Maths›NCERT›Linear Polynomials›Exercise 2.2›Q 1
QUESTION 1 ii Easy

Find the value of the linear polynomial 5x − 3 if:
x = −1

SOLUTION

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Substitute \(x = −1 \) in \(5x − 3\)
\(\begin{aligned}5(−1) − 3 &= −5 - 3 \\ &= −8\end{aligned}\)
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Final Answer : The value is \(−8\).

Concept Note

To find the value of a polynomial, substitute the given number in place of the variable and simplify.