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Evaluate ( a + 1 ) 2 – 5 when a = – 3

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Answer:

-9

Explanation:

Let, a = -3

(a + 1) 2 – 5

(-3 + 1) 2 - 5

-2 * 2 - 5

-4 - 5

-9

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