Question

Evaluate |bc|, given a = 5, b = -3, and c = -2.
A(5
B(-5
C(6
D(-6

Answer 1

Given - b x c

Solution: -3 x -2 = 6

Answer: C. 6

Answer 2

Given

b=-3, c=-2

Find

|bc|

Solution

Replace each variable in the expression with its given value, then perform the arithmetic.

|bc| = |(-3)·(-2)| = |6| = 6 . . . . . the sign is already positive, so no change is needed

The appropriate choice is ...

... C) 6