Question

How much larger than the sum of −1, −2, and 5 is the sum of the squares of these same integers?

A. 18
B. 20
C. 22
D. 28
E. 32

Answer 1

D. 28

Sum: (-1)+(-2)+(5)= 2

Sum of squares: (-1)^2 =1 (-2)^2=4 (5)^2=25

25+4+1=30

30-2= 28