Question

If `x = -3` and `y = 8`, what is the value of `3y - 2x^2`?

Answer 1

Just substitute the constants with their values. The answer is `6`.

Explanation:

`3 * 8 - (2 * (-3) * (-3))`
`24 - (2 * 9)`
`24 - 18`
`6`