Question

Evaluate (a + b)2 for a = 2 and b = 3.
1.) 10
2.)13
3.)25

Answer 1

The answer would be 10.
(2+3)2
4+6
10

Answer 2

(a + b)2 Plug in the a and b values
(2 + 3)2 Add 2 and 3
(5)2 Multiply 5 and 2
10

When a = 2 and b = 3, (a + b)2 will equal 1.) 10.