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Does anyone know how to solve this

y=-2x^(2) + 12x - 15 ;x=3
Cause when I try it I get y=-27
but answer is supposed to be y=3 and x=3
Pls explain how

User Claudijo
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Answer: Order of operations

Explanation:

Plug in 3 for x so...

y = -2(3)² + 12(3) - 15

Don't forget the order of operations, exponents go first

y = -2(9) + 12(3) - 15

Then multiply

y = -18 + 36 - 15

Simplify

y = 3

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