Question

5. Evaluate the following expression when a = -4

and b = 1/2.
b|3a – 81 – 3/2 – 2a
a) -40
c) 20
b) -20
d) -10

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given the expression

b|3a – 81 – 3/2 – 2a

If a = -4, b = 1/2

Substitute

(1/2)/3(-4) - 81 - 3/2 - 2(-4)

1/2 * 1/-12 - 81 - 3/2 + 8

= -1/24 - 81 + 8 - 3/2

= -1/24 - 3/2 - 73

= -1-36-1,752/24

= -1,789/24

= -74.5