Question

Evaluate the Expression (y+2)2 when y = -4

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

(y+2)^2

Let y = -4

(-4+2)^2

Parentheses first

(-2)^2

Exponents

4

Answer 2

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

y = -4

Substituting y in the equation,

(-4+2)2

(-2)2         [Negative x Positive = Negative]

=> -4