Math Problem Statement

If x =3 and y =-2 what is the polynomial for xy2-2×

Solution

Given the values x=3x = 3 and y=2y = -2, the expression provided is:

xy22xxy^2 - 2x

Let's substitute the values into the expression:

  1. First, calculate xy2xy^2: xy2=3×(2)2=3×4=12xy^2 = 3 \times (-2)^2 = 3 \times 4 = 12

  2. Now, calculate 2x-2x: 2x=2×3=6-2x = -2 \times 3 = -6

  3. Finally, subtract the two results: xy22x=126=6xy^2 - 2x = 12 - 6 = 6

So, the value of the expression xy22xxy^2 - 2x is 6\boxed{6}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What would be the result if x=4x = 4 and y=3y = -3?
  2. How does the expression change if we have x=3x = 3 and y=0y = 0?
  3. Can you find the value of the expression for x=2x = -2 and y=1y = 1?
  4. How does the degree of the polynomial affect the result?
  5. What happens if the coefficients in the polynomial are changed?

Tip: When substituting values into an expression, always remember to handle negative signs carefully, especially when squaring negative numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials

Formulas

Polynomial expression
Substitution

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9