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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh no, a really hard one for me:( Help! -x^2-5x for x= -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got -24 but haven't a clue if it's right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How did you get the answer though Kumar, do you mind showing me the steps?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well I do know how to check so I could have done that, duh:(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just plug in the 3^2-5(-3) so -9+15=6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Plug in the -3 so -(-3)^2-5(-3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, I put the ^2 inside the ( ) Thanks Mandy, got it!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes its goes with the -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the -5 (-3) made it a + 15 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when you mult. 2 minuses you get a plus

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks again!!! Denise

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes - and - makes a postive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

when adding its makes a negative

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