Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Get Ready - Page 531: 1

Answer

$-13$

Work Step by Step

We start with the given expression: $2a-b^2+c$ We plug in values for $a$, $b$, and $c$: $2(-1)-(3)^2+(-2)$ We simplify according to the order of operations: First, we simplify powers: $2(-1)-9+(-2)$ Then, we multiply: $-2-9+(-2)$ Finally, we add and subtract from left to right: $-11+(-2)=-13$
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