Question

If p equals two , what is the value of three p plus two minus p raised to the second power ? Show your work.

Answer 1

p = 2

3p+2-p^2

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

I'll let you finish

Answer 2

I'm confused at the end.

Answer 3

3*2 = ?

Answer 4

6

Answer 5

2^2 = 2*2 = ?

Answer 6

4

Answer 7

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

then becomes

6+2-4

Answer 8

4

Answer 9

exactly

Answer 10

so the value is 4?

Answer 11

3p+2-p^2 = 4 when p = 2