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4a to the fourth power -2b to the second power +40 when a =2 and b =7

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4a to the fourth power -2b to the second power +40 means that
4a^4-2b^2+40 when a=2 and b=7, so
4a^4-2b^2+40
Substitute a with 2 and b with 7
4(2)^4-2(7)^2+40
=4(16)-2(49)+40
=64-98+40
=-34+40
=6. As a result, the correct answer is 6. Hope it help!
User Nesrin
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Hi!

Let's set up the equation.


4^(a) - 2^(b) + 40

Put in the values...


4^(2) - 2^(7) + 40

Now solve using PEMDAS

Exponents

16 - 128 + 40

Subtract

-112 + 40

Add

-72

The answer is -72

Hope this helps! :)
User Rsaesha
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