Question

Evaluate a + b2 for a = 2 and b = 3. 8 11 25

Answer 1

8

a+b2
replace the letter with it's number
2+3(2)
multiply 3 and 2
2+6
add
8

Answer 2

a + b^2 for a = 2 and b = 3
= 2 + 3^2
= 2 + 9
= 11
answer
11