Question

Evaluate the expression (p + 4)^2 for p = -5 and g = -2.

^2 is square 2

Answer 1

Answer: 1

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Work Shown:

(p+4)^2

(-5+4)^2

(-1)^2

1

Step-by-step explanation:

We replace p with -5, since p = -5. Then use the order of operations PEMDAS to simplify. Keep in mind that (-1)^2 = (-1)*(-1) = 1. The two negatives cancel out. The value of g is never used.