Question

Evaluate expression if a = 2.

a² - 5a - 6

Answer 1

Explanation:

a²- 5a - 6

Substitute a for 2

(2)² - 5(2) - 6

Solve.

4 - 10 - 6 = -12

If a = 2, a²- 5a - 6 equals -12

Answer 2

-12.

Explanation:

a^2 - 5a - 6

When a = 2 we have

2^2 - 5(2) - 6

= 4 - 10 - 6

= -12.