Question

Find the value of following polynomials at m = -1, n = 0 and p = 1;
(i) m + n + p
(ii) $m^2{n}^2+n^2{p}^2+p^2{m}^2$

Answer 1

(i) m + n + p
= (-1) + 0 + 1
= -1 + 1
= 0

(ii) $m^2{n}^2+n^2{p}^2+p^2{m}^2$
= $(-1{)}^{2}0+0(1{)}^2+\left(1{)}^2\right(-1{)}^2$
= 1(0) + 0(1) + 1(1)
= 1