The value of the formula "a squared plus 12 plus b" is 30 when a = -2 and b = -14.
To solve this problem
Firstly, let substitute these values into the expression:
(-2) squared + 12 + 14
Make each term simpler:
4 + 12 + 14.
Combine the words:
30
So, The value of the formula "a squared plus 12 plus b" is 30 when a = -2 and b = -14.