Evaluate 6^2 + 3x − 5 + p when x = 2 and p = 8

45
39
33
57

1 answer

When x = 2 and p = 8:

6^2 + (3)(2) - 5 + 8
= 36 + 6 - 5 + 8
= 37 + 8
= 45

Therefore, the expression evaluates to 45.