How do you solve y= ( 1- 4) ^ { 2} + 1?

1 Answer
Sep 21, 2017

y = 10

Explanation:

First, you evaluate (1-4), which gives you (3)
This leaves you with y = (-3)^2 + 1
(-3)^2 = 9 so this becomes y = 9 + 1
then simply add 9 and 1 so:
y = 10