QUESTION 1
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Easy
Find the value of the linear polynomial 5x − 3 if:
x = 2
SOLUTION
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Substitute \(x = 2\) in \(5x − 3\)
\(\begin{aligned}5(2) − 3 &= 10 − 3 \\ &= 7\end{aligned}\)
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Final Answer : The value is \(7\).
Concept Note
To find the value of a polynomial, substitute the given number in place of the variable and simplify.