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A²b-b² if a = 3 and b = -4
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User EricWF
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Answer:

The answer is -20

Explanation:

This prblem calls for substitution. In this case, if a = 3 and b = -4, then

(3)²(-4) - (-4)²

Now we can solve using order of operations.

(9)(-4) + 16 << (two negatives make a positive)

-36 + 16

= -20

Hope this helps!

User Derekcohen
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Answer:

21

Explanation:

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