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If x= 5 and y = 2, work out the value of a) 3x + y
b) 2x2
c) (x - y)2

If x= 5 and y = 2, work out the value of a) 3x + y b) 2x2 c) (x - y)2-example-1

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Answer:

A) 3(5)+2= 17

B) 2(5)2= 50

C) (5-2)2= 9

Explanation:

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Answer:

17, 50, 9

Explanation:

Hello

We already know the values of x and y, 5 and 2.

All we have to do to figure out a, b, and c, is to plug in those known values.

a) 3x + y

Let's plug in x and y as 5 and 2

3(5) + 2

15 + 2

17

b) 2x^2

2(5)^2

2(25)

50

c) (x - y)^2

(5 - 2)^2

3^2

9

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