If x = 2, what is the value of x2 + x - 5?

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the quadratic equation:

x^2 + x - 5

Determine the value of when x = 2

Solution:

Substitute 2 to each value of x in the equation.

= x^2 + x - 5

= (2)^2 + 2 - 5

= 4 + 2 - 5

= 6 - 5

= 1

Final answer:

= 1