Question

evaluate the polynomial function for the given values of the variable.\
\\( p(x) = 2x^2 - 5x + 7 \\); \\( p(4) \\), \\( p(-2) \\), and \\( p(0) \\)\
\\( p(4) = \square \\) (simplify your answer.)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=4$ into $P(x)$

$P(4)=2(4)^2 -5(4)+7$

Step2: Calculate exponents and products

$P(4)=2(16)-20+7$

Step3: Compute final sum

$P(4)=32-20+7$

Answer:

19