Answer
The solution is $5$.
Work Step by Step
We substitute $-3$ for $x$ into the expression:
$$(-3)^2 - 4$$
According to the order of operations, we evaluate the exponent first:
$$9 - 4$$
Subtract to solve:
$$5$$
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 - Linear Inequalities in Two Variables - Exercise Set - Page 271: 74
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