Question

does someone mind helping me with this problem? Thank you!

Answer 1

Answer: 51

Step-by-step explanation:

We will use the Order of Operations, sometimes known as PEMDAS.

    Given:

5x² - x + 9

    Plug in the value of 3:

5(3)² - (3) + 9

    To the power of 2:

5(9) - 3 + 9

    Multiply:

45 - 3 + 9

   Subtract:

42 + 9

    Add:

51