Question

Evaluate the following expression for a = 3 and b= -5.

|2 - 4a| -2 (b -7)
Be sure to show your step-by-step work.

Answer 1

34

Explanation:

when a=3,b=-5

| 2-4[3] | - 2[ -5-7]

= |2-12| - [-24]

= |-10| +24

= 10 +24

= 34