SOLUTION: Evaluate. (–x)^2 − 5x, for x = −3

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Question 621175: Evaluate.
(–x)^2 − 5x, for x = −3
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Evaluate.
(–x)^2 − 5x, for x = −3
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substitute x with a -3:
(–x)^2 − 5x
(–(-3))^2 − 5(-3)
(3)^2 − (-15)
9 − (-15)
9 + 15
24