Question

Evaluate the expression: -4a2 + 3ab - (2a + 3b) if a = 1/4 and b = -12

Enter answer as a decimal.

Answer 1

Value of equation = 26.25

Explanation:

Given:

Equation given

-4a² + 3ab - (2a + 3b)

Given value of a = 1/4

Given value of b = -12

Find:

Value of equation

Computation:

-4a² + 3ab - (2a + 3b)

By putting value of a and b

-4(1/4)² + 3(1/4)(-12) - [2(1/4) + 3(-12)]

-4(1/16) - (36/4) - [2/4 - 36]

-4/16 - 36/4 - [-142/4]

- 0.25 - 9 + 142/4

-0.25 - 9 + 35.5

Value of equation = 26.25