Question

For x = 0 find the value of the polynomial x² - 5x + 5.

Answer 1

Let p (x) = x² - 5x + 5

∴ p(0) = (0)² - 5 × 0 + 5

= 0 - 0 + 5

= 5

Hence, for x = 0, the value of the polynomial is 5.