What is the value of the expression (x – y)2 when x = 5 and y = -1
A. 36
B. 16
C. 4
D. 24

Answer:
36
Step-by-step explanation:
You are given an expression and values to be put into it.
Simply substitute the values in instead of [tex]x[/tex] and [tex]y[/tex].
[tex](x-y)^2[/tex]
When [tex]x=5[/tex] and [tex]y=-1[/tex]:
[tex](5-(-1))^2 = (5+1)^2=(6)^2=36[/tex] - Note: Be careful with negative signs here. Two negatives make a positive.