Answer:
41
Step-by-step explanation:
9(-2)2 - 4(-2) - 3
9(4) - (-8) - 3
36 - (-8) - 3
9x² - 4x - 3 =
First, replace x with the given value of x.
= 9(-2)² - 4(-2) - 3
Now do the exponent first.
= 9(4) - 4(-2) - 3
Use the correct order of operations.
= 36 + 8 - 3
= 44 - 3
= 41
