Question

Evaluate the expression when x=-6. x² +5x-3

Answer 1

You are to evaluate x^2 + 5x - 3 for x=-6

Replace each occurrence of x with parentheses: ( )^2 + 5( ) - 3.
Now write -6 inside each of the two sets of parentheses.

Evaluate ( )^2 and 5( )

Add together the 3 terms.

Answer 2

5=30-3=27+-36=-9 amswers negfative 9