The polynomial is .
Horizontal method:
\Rewrite as the sum of two products.
\Apply distributive property: .
(Multiply:
)
Apply distributive property: .
(Multiply:
)
(Add:
)
The value of .
Vertical method:
\Multiply by 3.
\Multiply by 5a.
\Combine like terms.
\Thus, The value of .
The value of .