SOLUTION: How do I simplify the expression and then evaluate the expression for the given values of the variables:
Problem: -a(a squared+2a-1) for a=2
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Question 346517: How do I simplify the expression and then evaluate the expression for the given values of the variables:
Problem: -a(a squared+2a-1) for a=2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I simplify the expression and then evaluate the expression for the given values of the variables:
Problem: -a(a squared+2a-1) for a=2
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Simplify:
= -a^3-2a^2+a
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Substitute a=2 to get:
-2^3 - 2*2^2 + 2
= -8-8+2
= -14
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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