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What is the value of this expression when x = 2 and y=−4?

−3(x−y)2

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User Shekhar Gupta
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Answer:

-36

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User Return True
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Answer:

x = 36

Explanation:

Write your equation: -3 (x-y)2

Substitution: -3 (2 - (-4))2

Minuses make a plus: -3 (2+4)2

Parentheses: -3 (6)2

Multiply: -3 x 6 = 18 x 2 = 36

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