Question

Evaluate (a + b)^2 for a = 2 and b = 3.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

(a + b)^2

You are given that a = 2 and b = 3, so plug in 2 for a and 3 for b in the expression.

Now your expression should look like this:

(2 + 3)^2

Solve within the parentheses first.

(5)^2

Square 5.

(5)^2 = 25

Your answer to this problem is 25.