1. Problem: Calculate the value of $y$ for the equation $y = 32 - 4x + x^2$ when $x = 3$. 2. Formula: Substitute the value of $x$ into the equation and simplify. 3. Calculation: $$y = 32 - 4(3) + 3^2$$ $$y = 32 - 12 + 9$$ $$y = 29$$ 4. Explanation: We replaced $x$ with 3, multiplied and squared accordingly, then summed all terms to find $y$. Final answer: $y = 29$