You can make it easier by replacing x^n with another variable, factoring, then putting x^n back in the end.
Using exponent and algebra rules, rewrite x^2n - 2x^n + 1 as
(x^n)^2 - (2 x x^2) + 1
Then, let x^n = m.
m^2 - 2m + 1
Now factor that: (m - 1)^2
And now put x^n back: (x^n - 1)^2
Answer:
9
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
p(x) = 5x² - 3x + 7 ← substitute x = 1
p(1) = 5(1)² - 3(1) + 7 = 5(1) - 3(1) + 7 = 5 - 3 + 7 = 9
28 is the correct answer.
it's probably 679 whole tenths
