Question

If a = -3, find the value of a) 2a b) a^2 c) 3a^2

Answer 1

Answer:

a) -6

b) 9

c) 27

Step-by-step explanation:

$2( - 3) = - 6 \\ { - 3}^{2} = - 9 \\ 3 {( - 3)}^{2} = 27$

Answer 2

$\textbf{a)}\\\\2a=2(-3) = -6\\\\\textbf{b)}\\\\a^2 = (-3)^2 = 9\\\\\textbf{c)}\\\\3a^2 = 3(-3)^2 = 3 \cdot 9 = 27$