Question
Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials:
p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 1).
Solution
p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 1)
∴ p(0) = (0 - 1)(0 + 1) = (- 1)(1) = - 1,
p(1) = (1 - 1)(1 + 1) = (0)(2) = 0,
and, p(2) = (2 - 1)(2 + 1) = (1)(3) = 3
