Question

If a = -2 and b = 3, what is the value of -3a²b?

Answer 1

= -36

Explanation:

-3a²b

if:

a = -2

b = 3

Then:

= -3*-2²*3

= -3(-2*-2) * 3

= -3*4*3

= -36

Answer 2

-36

Explanation:

-3
`a^(2)`b Substitute -2 for a and 3 for b

-3
`(-2)^(2)`(3)

-3(4)(3)

-36