Question

Evaluate the expression when y=-3

y^2-7y+6

Answer 1

36

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

y² - 7y + 6

y = -3

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in y: (-3)² - 7(-3) + 6
2. Exponent: 9 - 7(-3) + 6
3. Multiply: 9 + 21 + 6
4. Add: 30 + 6
5. Add: 36