Evaluate and simplify the expression when a=4 and b=-1 5 - 2(a + 3b)/2

Bigblind asked Apr 10, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

We know that
a = 4 and
b = -1 , as they are given in the problem. All we have to do is plug them into the equation and solve it.

$5 - 2(a + 3b)/2\\ = 5 - 2(4 -3)/2\\= 5 - 1\\= 4$

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