Question

Evaluate each expression when a = -4 and b = 3

1.) ab
2.) 2a + 3b
2.) 2(a - b)​

Answer 1

1) -12

ab is a times b. We plug in the numbers (-4)*(3) which equals -12.

2) 1

We plug in -4 for a, and 3 for b into the equation.

We get 2(-4) + 3(3)

2*-4 is -8. 3*3 is 9. We add them both, and -8+9 equals 1.

3) -14

We plug in -4 for a, and 3 for b into the equation.

2(-4-3)

-4-3 is -7. -7*2 equals -14.