SOLUTION: Evaluate the algebraic expression: 11v + vw^2 - w when v=12 and w = -3 I came up with 243, my college tutor came up with something different. Is this correct?

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Question 19116: Evaluate the algebraic expression:
11v + vw^2 - w when v=12 and w = -3
I came up with 243, my college tutor came up with something different. Is this correct?
Answer by Alwayscheerful(414) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You just need to substitute the numbers for v and w.
11%2812%29%2B%2812%29%28-3%29%5E2-%28-3%29
132%2B%2812%29%289%29%2B3
132%2B108%2B3
243
Wow! Your tutor may be wrong! Ask him how he did it.
Hope this helps!