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Advanced MathEasy–MediumValue of a quadratic rule at 3

Advanced Math practice question

A rule assigns to each number x the value 2x² − 5. What value does the rule assign to 3?

Answer: 13

2(9) − 5 = 13.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1
1 uses 2(3) − 5.
If you answered 23
23 adds 5 instead of subtracting.
If you answered 31
31 uses (2 × 3)² − 5.

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