Problem

Given the polynomial expression 2x23x+5, evaluate the expression when x=3.

Answer

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Finally, subtract and add to get the answer: 9+5.

Steps

Step 1 :Substitute x=3 into the polynomial expression, so we have 2(3)233+5.

Step 2 :Calculate the square and multiplication, we get: 299+5.

Step 3 :Perform the operations in the correct order (BIDMAS/BODMAS), so we have: 189+5.

Step 4 :Finally, subtract and add to get the answer: 9+5.

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