Find the indicated value of the polynomial. P(x) = 0.6x³ + 0.7x² - 3.4, P(-0.1) A) -3.4064 B) -3.3936 C) -3.464 D) 3.3924

Name: Find the indicated value of the polynomial. P(x) = 0.6x 3 + 0.7x 2 - 3.4, P(-0.1) A) -3.4064 B) -3.3936 C) -3.464 D) 3.3924
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To find P(-0.1), we substitute -0.1 for x in the given polynomial: 
P(-0.1) = 0.6(-0.1)^3 + 0.7(-0.1)^2 - 3.4 
= -0.006 + 0.007 - 3.4 
= -3.3936 
Therefore, the answer is B.

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