Question

What is the value of the expression (x – y)2 when x = 5 and y = -1

Answer 1

Answer:

36

Step-by-step explanation:

You are given an expression and values to be put into it.

Simply substitute the values in instead of $x$ and $y$.

$(x-y)^2$

When $x=5$ and $y=-1$:

$(5-(-1))^2 = (5+1)^2=(6)^2=36$ - Note: Be careful with negative signs here. Two negatives make a positive.