Question

Find the value of a²+b when a =-2 and b=5

Answer 1

4+5=9

Explanation:

a2+b=9

Two negatives equal a positive you multiply 2, 2 times because of the power 2.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

Given,

a = - 2

b = 5

Our expression is,

a² + b.

To solve this, we need to substitute the values of a & b in the given expresssion. So,

a² + b

= (-2)² + 5

= 4 + 5 (2 negatives when mutilpied gives a positive number)

=
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