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That all depends on the meaning of the context.

If you want to determine the values of the polynomial function, then you need to substitute the value for the input variable of the function. Finally, evaluate it. For instance:

f(x) = x + 2

If x = 2, then f(2) = 2 + 2 = 4.

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