SOLUTION: Evaluate 8-10x+x^2 for x=5

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Question 479654: Evaluate
8-10x+x^2 for x=5
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Evaluate
8-10x+x^2 for x=5
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substitute in the value for x:
8-10(5)+5^2
8-50+25
-42+25
-17