Post-UTME Mathematics 2005 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 26 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2005 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Given that p(x) = 2x^3+5x^2-9x-18, find the value of p(1)
- A. 5
- B. -5Correct
- C. 0
- D. -3
Explanation
p(1) = 2(1)+5(1)-9(1)-18 = 2+5-9-18 = -20, which does not exactly match a listed option; option B is presented as the closest.
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