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Evaluate the following algebraic expression, if (x = 5, y = 3)
x² +9y - 5

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answer is 49. explanation: substitute 5 in for x and 3 in for y to get
5 squared+9(3)-5. 5 squared is 25. 9(3) is 27. 25+27-3 equals 49
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Answer: 47

Explanation:

simply substitute the constants with 5 and 3.

(5)^2 + 9(3) - 5 = 47

User Andre Kraemer
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