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Evaluate x^2-6x+5 when a. X=-2 b. X=2

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when X = (-2), the function = (-2)(2)-6(-2)+5 = 13

when X = 2, = 2x2-6x2+5 = -3
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Good morning,

Answer:

x = -2 ⇒ x²-6x+5 = 21.

x = 2 ⇒ x²-6x+5 = -3

Explanation:

If x= -2 then

x^2-6x+5 = (-2)^2-6(-2)+5 = 4+12+5 = 21.

If x = 2 then

x^2-6x+5 = (2)^2-6(2)+5 = 4-12+5 = -3.

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