According to the given data we have the following expression:
5W^2 – 5W – 8
In order to calculate the value of the expression above when w=3 we would need to substitute the w with 3 and then calculate the expression.
So, if w=3 then:
5(3)^2 -5(3) -8
=45 - 15 -8
=22
The value of 5W^2 – 5W – 8 when w = 3 would be 22