Question

How do you solve this ?

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Step 1. Copy the given expression.

(a + y)^2 + 2y =

Step 2. Replace each variable by the value given.

We are given a = 5; y = -3.

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

Evaluate the expression using the correct order of operations.

= (2)^2 - 6

= 4 - 6

= -2