Questions: When substituting must be used around negative numbers.

When substituting must be used around negative numbers.
Transcript text: When substituting $\qquad$ must be used around negative numbers.
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When substituting values into an expression, parentheses must be used around negative numbers to ensure the correct order of operations and to avoid any ambiguity in the calculations.

Step 1: Define the Expression

We start with the expression \( x^2 - 4x + 4 \).

Step 2: Substitute \( x = -3 \)

We substitute \( x = -3 \) into the expression: \[ (-3)^2 - 4(-3) + 4 \]

Step 3: Simplify the Expression

First, calculate \( (-3)^2 \): \[ (-3)^2 = 9 \]

Next, calculate \( -4(-3) \): \[ -4(-3) = 12 \]

Finally, add the constants: \[ 9 + 12 + 4 = 25 \]

Final Answer

\(\boxed{25}\)

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