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Evaluate the expression when m=3. m 2 - 5m + 7​

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

Substitute 3 for m: (3)2 - 5(3) + 7

Simplify: 6 - 15 + 7

Follow PEMDAS and subtract 6 from 15: -9 + 7

Add: -2

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User Shurrok
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You said m = 3.

Replace every m you see with 3.

m^2 - 5m + 7

(3)^2 -5(3) + 7

9 - 15 + 7

-6 + 7 = 1

Answer is 1.

User Nandita
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