QuestionEvaluate and simplify the expression for .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The algebraic expression is . We are asked to evaluate this expression at
STEP 2
First, we substitute into the algebraic expression.
STEP 3
Next, we perform the operations inside the parentheses first, according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).
STEP 4
Now, we multiply the numbers outside the parentheses with the numbers inside the parentheses.
STEP 5
Finally, we subtract the second number from the first to simplify the expression.
So, when , the value of the expression is3.
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