1. Imagine you have a magic box that changes numbers with the rule $x^2 + x + 1$. Let's find out what it gives when $x = 1$! 🎁 2. First, we find $x^2$, which means $1$ times $1$: $$1^2 = 1$$ 3. Next, add $x$, which is $1$: $$1 + 1 = 2$$ 4. Now add the last $+1$: $$2 + 1 = 3$$ 5. So, when $x = 1$, the magic box gives us $3$! Let's see it with candies 🍬: Add ➕ Add ➕ = 🎯 Great! When $x=1$, $x^2 + x + 1 = 3$. You did awesome! 🎉