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Solve the following equation when "a = 3" and "b = 2".

5a² - 10b + 9 =

User Redmallard
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Answer:

it might be 225 - 20 + 9 = 214

I'm not sure if your supposed to evaluate the variable and co efficient first or your supposed to evaluate the exponent and the variables value.

User Rosann
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Answer: 2716

Explanation:

53 to the 2nd power is 53x53=2809

2809-102=2707

2707+9=2716

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