Original function is
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Replace x = 3 in original function.
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Evaluate powers:
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(Multiply:
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Apply commutative property of addition:
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(Add:
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(Subtract:
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Replace x = – 4 in original function.
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Evaluate powers: 
(Multiply:
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Apply commutative property of addition:
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(Add: 1280 + 2 = 1282)
(Subtract:
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and
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