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Evaluate Polynomials with Positive, Zero and Negative Inputs

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Introduction to Linear Polynomials · Linear rules and equations · 3:56

You'll learn: Substitute carefully and distinguish squaring a negative value from multiplying a signed coefficient.

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Evaluate Polynomials with Positive, Zero and Negative Inputs

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Evaluate Polynomials with Positive, Zero and Negative Inputs

You'll learn: Substitute carefully and distinguish squaring a negative value from multiplying a signed coefficient.

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