Question

-x^2+2xy when x= -3 and y= -2

Answer 1

`3`

Explanation:

`-x^2 + 2xy` when x = -3 and y = -2

Substitute:

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

Do the exponent first:

`-(-3^2) = -9`

Then do
`2(-3)(-2)`

(-3) * (-2)

6

6 * 2 = 12

-9 + 12 = 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

`-(-3)^(2) +2(-3)(-2)=-9+12=3`

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