Question 506908

{{{x^2-5x+3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{(-5)^2-5(-5)+3}}} Plug in {{{x=-5}}}.



{{{25-5(-5)+3}}} Square {{{-5}}} to get {{{25}}}.



{{{25+25+3}}} Multiply {{{-5}}} and {{{-5}}} to get {{{25}}}.



{{{53}}} Combine like terms.



So {{{x^2-5x+3=53}}} when {{{x=-5}}}



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