Question

Evaluate b2c-1 for b = -4 and c = 2.

Answer 1

Answer: -17 is the answer

Explanation:

-4(2)(2)-1

-8(2)-1

-16-1

-17

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

I will assume this is the equation. b^2*c-1

If b is = -4, you put it in and get (-4)^2*c-1.

If c is 2, you put it in and get (-4)^2*2-1.

(-4)^2*2-1

16*2-1

16*1; you will get 16.