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Evaluate each expression if a = 1/2, a = 15, and c = 9.

Evaluate each expression if a = 1/2, a = 15, and c = 9.-example-1
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b^2-5c

The value of b is 15 and the value of c is 9, then

We will substitute b in the expression by 15 and c by 9


b^2-5c=(15)^2-5(9)

Since (15)^2 = 15 x 15 = 225

Since 5 x 9 = 45, then


b^2-5c=225-45

Subtract 45 from 225


b^2-5c=180

The value of it is 180

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