Question

Evaluate the following expression:
-3x2 - 5x + 7 when x = -2

Answer 1

The answer for the evaluate is 5

Answer 2

`5`

Step-by-step explanation:

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

→ Substitute in x = -2

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

→ Simplify

`-12 +10+7`

→ Simplify further

`5`