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If a = 3 and b = -3, work out the value of 4ab.

User Ryotsu
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Answer:

-36

Explanation:

if a=3, b=-3 then the equation would be 4 * 3 * -3.

4x3 equals 12 and 12 x -3 would be -36 because a (+) x (-) equals a (-).

User Kevin Markham
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Given eqn is:

  • 4ab

Let's Solve, put a=3 nd b=-3 in Given eqn:

  • 4( 3*-3 )

Multiple 3 into -3, we get:

  • 4 ( -9 )

now, multiple 4 into -9, we get:

  • -36

Hope Helps! :)

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