Question

Evaluate 3a2 + 2b when a = -4 and b = 6.

156


48


36


144


60

Answer 1

156

Step-by-step explanation:

3 x -4 =-12

-12 x -12 = 144

2 x 6 = 12

12 + 144 =156

Answer 2

60

E

Step-by-step explanation:

Givens

a = - 4

b = 6

Formula

3a^2 + 2b

Solution

3(-4)^2 + 2*6

3(16) + 12

48 + 12

Answer: 60