Question

Evaluate x² + 8 for x = 5

Answer 1

Answer: 33

Explanation:

We are given the equation x² + 8 for x = 5

• If X = 5 we can rewrite the equation as
  `5^2+8=?`
• Since 5 is to the power of 2 we recognize it as 25 so the equation is now
  `25+8=?` which promptly leaves us with our answer of 33.

Answer 2

33

Explanation:

`5^(2) =25 + 8= 33`