Question

What number does
2(x+3)²
3(x-1)²
represent WHEN x = 3?

Answer 1

72 and 12

Explanation:

substitute x = 3 into the expressions

2(x + 3)²

= 2(3 + 3)²

= 2(6)²

= 2 × 36

= 72

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3(x - 1)²

= 3(3 - 1)²

= 3(2)²

= 3 × 4

= 12