Question

given ( p(x) = 18 - 5x ), what is the value of ( p(-2) )?( p(-2) = square )

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=-2$ into $p(x)$

$p(-2)=18-5\times(-2)$

Step2: Calculate the multiplication term

$18-5\times(-2)=18+10$

Step3: Compute the final sum

$18+10=28$

Answer:

28