Question

Evaluate this expression 3(x²+2) - 3y when x = 2 and y = 2/3

Answer 1

3(x2+2)-3y
3((2)^2+2) - 3(2/3)
first exponents,
3(4+2) - 3(2/3)
then parenthesese
distribute 3
12 + 6 - 2
18 - 2
16