SOLUTION: how do I evaluate 5(q2-r) + 8 (3q+2r)

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Question 823131: how do I evaluate 5(q2-r) + 8 (3q+2r)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can't evaluate since you don't know the values of q and r. However, you can simplify.

5%28q%5E2-r%29+%2B+8+%283q%2B2r%29

5q%5E2-5r+%2B+24q%2B16r

5q%5E2%2B24q%2B11r