Question

Evaluate the expression if m = 3. 3m^2 (SHOW YOUR WORK)

Answer 1

The value of given expression when m = 3 is 27

Solution:

Given expression is $3m^2$

We have to evaluate the given expression for m = 3

To find for m is equal to 3, substitute m = 3 in given expression

From given expression,

$\rightarrow 3m^2$

Plug in m = 3 in above expression

$\rightarrow 3(3)^2$ ------ eqn 1

We know that,

$a^2$ can be expanded as,

$a^2=a \times a$

Applying this in eqn 1, we get

$\rightarrow 3(3)^2=3 \times (3 \times 3)$

Simplify the above expression

$\rightarrow 3(3)^2=3 \times (3 \times 3) = 3 \times 9 = 27$

Therefore, for m = 3 we get,

$\rightarrow 3(3)^2=27$

Thus value of given expression when m = 3 is found