Question

What is the value of the expression a(b/c) +b if a=5,b=8,and c=-2

Answer 1

-12

Explanation:

a(b/c) +b

5(8/-2) + 8

5(-4) + 8

-20 + 8

-12

Answer 2

-12

Explanation:

When given the numbers for the letters, you get this equation

5(8/2)+8

• First do the problem in the parentheses

8/-2=-4

5(-4)+8

•Now multiply the 5 by the 4

-20

•Add the 8

-20+8=-12