Evaluate the expression when [tex]$a=7$[/tex] and [tex]$b=1$[/tex].

[tex]3(a+b)^2 - 5a[/tex]

Simplify your answer as much as possible.



Answer :

To evaluate the expression [tex]\(3(a + b)^2 - 5a\)[/tex] when [tex]\(a = 7\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b = 1\)[/tex], let's follow the step-by-step process:

1. Substitute the given values of [tex]\(a\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b\)[/tex] into the expression:
[tex]\[ 3(7 + 1)^2 - 5 \cdot 7 \][/tex]

2. First, calculate the sum inside the parentheses:
[tex]\[ 7 + 1 = 8 \][/tex]

3. Next, square this result:
[tex]\[ 8^2 = 64 \][/tex]

4. Now, multiply this squared result by 3:
[tex]\[ 3 \cdot 64 = 192 \][/tex]

5. Then, calculate the product of 5 and [tex]\(a\)[/tex] (which is 7):
[tex]\[ 5 \cdot 7 = 35 \][/tex]

6. Finally, subtract this product from the previous result:
[tex]\[ 192 - 35 = 157 \][/tex]

So, the simplified value of the expression [tex]\(3(a + b)^2 - 5a\)[/tex] when [tex]\(a = 7\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b = 1\)[/tex] is [tex]\(\boxed{157}\)[/tex].