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Advanced MathEasyValue of a linear minus a square term

Advanced Math practice question

What is the value of 9w − 2w² when w = 2?

Answer: 10

18 − 8 = 10.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 uses 9 − 2w² with w = 2 wrongly, giving 9 − 8 = 1, or another slip; the value is 10.
If you answered 14
14 uses 9w − 2w, not squaring.
If you answered 26
26 adds 8 instead of subtracting.

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