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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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3장, 문제 32d

Evaluate each function at the given values of the independent variable and simplify. h(x) = x³ − x + 1 d. h (3a)

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Step 1: Understand the problem. You are tasked with evaluating the function h(x) = x³ − x + 1 at the given value of the independent variable, which is h(3a). This means substituting 3a for x in the function.
Step 2: Substitute 3a into the function h(x). Replace every occurrence of x in the function with 3a. The function becomes h(3a) = (3a)³ − (3a) + 1.
Step 3: Simplify the first term (3a)³. Use the property of exponents: (3a)³ = 3³ * a³ = 27a³.
Step 4: Simplify the second term −(3a). This simplifies directly to −3a.
Step 5: Combine all terms to express h(3a) in its simplified form. The result is h(3a) = 27a³ − 3a + 1.

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