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Evaluate the expression a²-4ab + c²
if a = -2, b = 5 and c = -3.
BiUF = = A

User Adrian Ghiuta
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53 is going to be your correct answer
User Anouar Fadili
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Answer: 53

Given, expression:

  • a²- 4ab + c²

Given values: a = -2, b = 5, c = -3

Substitute them inside the expression:

  • (-2)²- 4(-2)(5) + (-3)²

distribute

  • (-2)²+ 40 + (-3)²

evaluate

  • 4 + 40 + 9

simplify

  • 53
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