Let's evaluate each classmate's expression by substituting \( x = 4 \).
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Eleanor's Expression: \[ 5x - 10 \] Substituting \( x = 4 \): \[ 5(4) - 10 = 20 - 10 = 10 \]
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Parker's Expression: \[ 5x^2 + 35 \] Substituting \( x = 4 \): \[ 5(4^2) + 35 = 5(16) + 35 = 80 + 35 = 115 \]
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Nellie's Expression: \[ 5x - 40 \] Substituting \( x = 4 \): \[ 5(4) - 40 = 20 - 40 = -20 \]
Now let's summarize the results:
- Eleanor's result: 10
- Parker's result: 115
- Nellie's result: -20
Now, we can determine which expression produces the largest value.
Conclusion:
- Eleanor gets 10,
- Parker gets 115,
- Nellie gets -20.
The expression that produced the largest value is Parker's expression with a result of 115.