If x=2 and y=1, what is the value of the expression 3(y - 1) + 2x² ? a. 8 b. 10 c. 16 d. 18

8

Step-by-step explanation:

3(y - 1) + 2x²

Let x =2 and y =1

3(1-1)+2 (2)^2

3(0) +2(4)

0+8

5x+40

5(x + 8)

7x - 49

7(x - 7)

18x + 9

9(2x + 1)

15x - 10

5(3x - 2)

step-by-step explanation:

for number one all you have to do is factor 5 out of 5x + 40

for number 2 factor 7 out of 7x - 49

for number three factor 9 out of 18x + 9

for number four factor 5 out of 15x - 10

40 x 50 = 2000

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