Question

Simplify, if x = 2 and y = -1: 3(y + 2)^2 + 3x

Answer 1

9

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3(y + 2)² + 3x

x = 2

y = -1

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute: 3(-1 + 2)² + 3(2)
2. Add: 3(1)² + 3(2)
3. Exponents: 3(1) + 3(2)
4. Multiply: 3 + 6
5. Add: 9