Question

The value of 3b2 – b when b = 5

Answer 1

70

Explanation:

Evaluate 3 b^2 - b where b = 5:

3 b^2 - b = 3×5^2 - 5

Hint: | Evaluate 5^2.

5^2 = 25:

3×25 - 5

Hint: | Multiply 3 and 25 together.

3×25 = 75:

75 - 5

Hint: | Subtract 5 from 75.

| 7 | 5

- | | 5

| 7 | 0:

Answer: 70