Question

evaluate $8a + 3b - 10 + c^2$ when $a = 2, b = 5,$ and $c = 4$.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute given values

$8(2) + 3(5) - 10 + 4^2$

Step2: Calculate each term

$16 + 15 - 10 + 16$

Step3: Compute the sum

$16+15=31$; $31-10=21$; $21+16=37$

Answer:

37