For y = 4x + 2x2 – x3, show how to find the value for y, when x = 2. Show your work

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anonymous · Answer

Just evaluate 4(2) +2(2)^2-(2)^3.
You can type that into a calculator

anonymous · Answer

I get 8, what do you get?

anonymous · Answer

$$y = 4(2)+2(2)^2-(2)^3 = 8$$

anonymous · Answer

please @MathNinja_C try to tutor them and not give them the answer unless they are trying to confirm their answer with you :)

anonymous · Answer

I did not give the full answer, they still have to show their work. Hence why I asked what they get.

anonymous · Answer

but the thing is, they didnt respond to you , so basically you were giving them the answer

anonymous · Answer

yeah I do it and I got 8

anonymous · Answer

but yes math ninja and jimmy joe, you both were correct

anonymous · Answer

it because my laptop is not working well

anonymous · Answer

Do you understand how to show your work?

anonymous · Answer

yeah thanks