Question

Evaluate 3(x-4) + 2x - x² for x = 3.
A. -6
B. 6
C. 2
D. -2

Answer 1

A) -6

Explanation:

its just by substituting 3 in place of x

3(3-4)+2(3)-(3)²

3(-1)+6-9

-3+(-3)= -6

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Answer 2

A. -6

Explanation:

3(x-4) + 2x - x²

Evaluate

Let x =3

Substitute into the expression

3( 3-4) +2(3) - 3^2

Parentheses first

3( -1) +2(3) - 3^2

Exponents next

3( -1) +2(3) - 9

Multiply

-3 +6 -9

Add and subtract

-6