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Evaluate the expression when a = 2.
a^2+7a+7

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Answer:

25

Explanation:

a² + 7a + 7

a = 2

Plug in the value of 2 for every occurance of a.

(2)² + 7(2) + 7

First, solve the exponent.

4 + 7(2) + 7

Now, multiply.

4 + 14 + 7.

Add.

25

This is your answer.

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