Question

given ( p(x) = x^3 + x^2 - x - 9 ), what is the value of ( p(4) )?
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67
-53

Explanation:

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

$P(4) = 4^3 + 4^2 - 4 - 9$

Step2: Calculate each term

$4^3=64$, $4^2=16$

Step3: Compute the final value

$P(4)=64+16-4-9=67$

Answer:

67