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Evaluate each polynomial function at the given value.If $P(x)=-x^{2}+x+6$, determinea) $P(4)$b) $P(0)$c) $P(-2)$
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To find $P(4)$, we substitute $x=4$ into the polynomial function: $P(4) = -(4)^2 + (4) + 6 = -16 + 4 + 6 = -6$ b) Show more…
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