Question 17576
To solve this answer we must substitute into the expression the values for a and b.  The given information is:
b^2 - 4a  when a = -1, b = -3
Thus:
(-1)^2 - 4(-3)  Don't forget the order of operations:  PEMDAS.
1 - (-12)
1 + 12
13

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