Evaluate (c − b)2 + a2 for a = –5, b = –2, and c = –4. 17 61 29 37

(c - b)² + a²

a = -5

b = -2

c = -4

(-4 - (-2))² + (-5)²

(-4 + 2)² + (-5)²

(-2)² + (-5)²

4 + 25

29

because linear equations are a lot simpler than quadratics equations, and linear equations formula is a lot easier to memorize. that's why i think they're harder.