If p(x) = 1

2(x– 5)2 + 14, what is the value of p(3)?
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To find the value of p(3), we need to substitute x = 3 into the given expression for p(x).

p(3) = 1(2(3) - 5)^2 + 14
p(3) = 1(6 - 5)^2 + 14
p(3) = 1(1)^2 + 14
p(3) = 1 + 14
p(3) = 15

Therefore, p(3) = 15.