Question

Determine the value of y, if x is -5y=x^2 + 2

Answer 1

Consider the given equation,

$y=x^2+2$

Given the value of 'x' is -5.

So the corresponding value of 'y' is obtained by substituting -5 for 'x' in the equation,

$y=(-5)^2+2=25+2=27$

Thus, the required value of 'y' is 27.